(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 »
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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 »
8 CBD Topicals That Help Seniors Feel Good In Their Skin
Regardless of how they feel about cannabis, older adults tend to be enthusiastic about CBD. Non-intoxicating, natural and increasingly accessible, CBD products promise to remedy a host of ailments that plague the 50+ crowd. And the CBD products of preference for this formidable demographic, according to cannabis market research firm, the Brightfield Group, are topicals. … Read More »