(This post was first published on Sept. 24) This September, AARP marked a milestone in medical marijuana acceptance with the announcement that it “does not want older Americans to navigate this brave new world of cannabis alone.” Now the Arthritis Foundation, the largest advocacy group in the United States for people with arthritis, is helping … Read More »
cannabis and the over 50's
This Isn’t Our Grandma’s Marijuana, But That Doesn’t Mean Grandma Can’t Smoke It
(originally posted September 12, 2019 on Forbes.com) The US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, a strident critic of cannabis use, recently commented on its dangers, explaining that “this ain’t our grandmother’s marijuana.” His assumption is that, if indeed our grandparents (or we ourselves) smoked cannabis in the day, it was less potent than what is now commonly … Read More »
AARP Takes Medical Marijuana Mainstream
(originally posted Sept. 5, 2019) With some 38 million members, and a magazine that tops the circulation of any publication in the country, AARP is arguably the most influential organization addressing adults over 50 in the United States. A non-partisan, non-profit organization, AARP’s publications, benefits programs, community activities and activism have sealed its reputation as … Read More »
If CBD Can Relieve Tinnitus, Mike Tyson Wants To Know About It
Some 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, the perception of noise or ringing in their ears. Aging is the primary cause for this condition, but it can also stem from head and neck injuries, acoustic shock or viral and vascular diseases, among many other factors. For most people, tinnitus is naturally habituated, but for some … Read More »
CBD Safety For Seniors
Almost one in five Americans over 50 now uses some kind of CBD product, according to a recent Gallup poll. And they are doing so undeterred by the total lack of FDA oversight or guidelines. But to what extent is CBD use a public health concern for seniors? And what do older adults need to consider … Read More »