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Can THC Turn Back The Clock? Cannabis Reverses Brain Aging, Boosts Mental Capacity, New Study Suggests (www.benzinga.com)

submitted 2 months ago by karashta@lemm.ee to c/science@lemmy.world

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Initially, THC boosted brain metabolism and synaptic protein levels, indicative of heightened cognitive processes. Subsequently, it shifted towards reducing metabolic activities in the body akin to the effects seen with caloric restriction or intensive exercise, known for their anti-aging benefits.

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[–] Kintarian@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Generally any headline that is that is phrased as a question can be answered with "no".

[–] Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

This is a decent truism.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

That website gave me dementia.

[–] HorseRabbit@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Is that why people that smoke every day act like fucking children?

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[–] DrOinFLA@lounge.town 1 points 2 months ago

@karashta
Hell Yes!
Best news I heard all week, and there's been some good stuff.
#MedicalCannabis

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 months ago

Nah, that just means it rewires stuff because of the experience.

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world -4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What about other addictive things!!! Sex? Can having sex make me remember where I live? My wife is hot! 🥵

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

ok boomer 🤡

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