As people age, and even after the age of 20, memory begins changing in various ways, and some are actually for the better. And while Psychologists who study memory and aging note that there are some clear and concerning declines as we age, there are also ways to improve memory into our senior years. Sometimes with age, the names of familiar people are difficult to recall, account passwords are forgotten and we might walk into a room to get...
Throughout history people have been fascinated by the aging process, though it’s only been within the last 50 years that the science of aging has dramatically grown. Some individuals live healthy lives in their 80s, 90s and 100s, while others develop multiple conditions much earlier that decrease their quality of life or shorten their lifespan. The vast differences in how people age has led to booming fields in multiple disciplines. Over the past few decades, the study of aging has branched...
Cannabinoid receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system. They impact many physical, mental, emotional and neurological processes in the body, as well as the brain. Researchers have discovered two main receptors CB1 and CB2 and believe they may have discovered a third one called CB3. These receptors respond to naturally-occurring endocannabinoids in our body and to CBD products that are consumed. A useful analogy to understanding cannabinoid receptors, CBD and the endocannabinoid system is the lock and key concept. CBD...
