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Cannabis Revealed to Have Anti-Aging Effect in The Brains of Mice


Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis, has been shown to reverse conventional signs of brain aging in mice – a discovery that could help in finding ways to keep our brains healthier and sharper for longer as we get older.

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