(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 »
NiaMedic Helps Seniors Get The Relief They Want From Cannabis
For older adults suffering from pain, anxiety and other chronic conditions, cannabis can be a game-changer. But finding the right product and dosage can be a daunting process without reliable guidance beyond what dispensary staff can provide. The clinics established by Israeli/American company NiaMedic offer an intriguing model that overcomes the most common obstacles older … Read More »
Make My Budtender a Baby Boomer – Podcast
As a contributor to Forbes.com, I never know who is going to read my writing and how it will resonate. I was pleased to get a mail recently from Periodic Elements – an Oregon cannabis edibles company that produces podcasts on Cannabis Business & Science. They are now shifting their gaze to the older cannabis-using … Read More »