Releaf Blog
Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Decoding Cannabis: does cannabis cause cognitive decline? What a 44-year study found
A major Danish study followed more than 5,000 men for over four decades to understand how cannabis use affects cognitive decline. The findings challenge common assumptions, showing no evidence of accelerated decline. But what does this actually mean for your brain health over time?
The potential of Alpha-Pinene in medical cannabis treatments
In our educational series, we’ve been exploring the effects of terpenes—beyond their aroma—to better understand their importance in medical cannabis treatment. Here we take a closer look at the potential of Alpha-Pinene.
Exploring the potential of medical cannabis on Tourette's Awareness Day
Today, June 7th, is International Tourette's Awareness Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette's Syndrome (TS) and to also celebrate the strength and resilience of those who live with it.
The medicinal potential of humulene in cannabis: A comprehensive guide
In the latest in our educational series looking beyond the aroma to explore the therapeutic potential of terpenes, we examine humulene. As well as being associated with the distinct, hoppy smell of beer, humulene is one of the most abundant terpenes found in cannabis and has some interesting medicinal properties worthy of further exploration.
How the law changed: UK legalisation of medical cannabis
On the 1st of November 2018, legislation was introduced that was celebrated by patients, families, and advocates all over the UK. The rescheduling of cannabis meant that cannabis-based medicines could be legally prescribed for a range of conditions, marking a historic moment. But how did the law change come about? And has it lived up to the expectations of those who continue to fight for fair access to medical cannabis?