Cannabidiol Shows Promise for Treating Alzheimer’s in Mice by Targeting Brain Hyperactivity

Cannabidiol shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s in mice by targeting brain hyperactivity

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides preliminary evidence that cannabidiol, a compound derived from cannabis, may reduce cognitive decline and brain pathology in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that chronic administration of cannabidiol improved memory performance and reduced the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques—one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. These benefits were linked to cannabidiol’s ability …

Study: Long-Term CBD Treatment Improves Memory and Reduces Brain Inflammation

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience finds that daily cannabidiol (CBD) treatment may help slow cognitive decline in aging, without impairing motor skills or causing negative side effects. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge and McGill University studied the impact of CBD in an animal model over a seven-month period. Starting at 14 months of age—roug…