Medicinal Cannabis Matters | Friday roundup 23rd May 2025
Medicinal Cannabis Matters | Friday roundup 23rd May 2025
Welcome back to Medicann’s roundup of the latest in medicinal cannabis news. This week, new studies and personal stories continue to highlight the growing acceptance and evolving understanding of cannabis in health and wellness.
Cannabis and Cardio? A Surprising Link to Physical Activity
A fresh study reported by Leafly suggests that legal access to medicinal cannabis might actually encourage people to get moving.. Contrary to the stereotype of medical cannabis users being mainly sedentary, researchers have found an association between cannabis legalization and increased physical activity levels. The key takeaway? Medical cannabis might be helping more people find the motivation to hit the gym—or at least take a brisk walk.
A Good Night’s Sleep for Patients Thanks to Medical Cannabis
Could medicinal cannabis be the key to better sleep for those with sleep apnea? A new study featured on KFGO explored this question and found promising results: certain cannabinoids helped to ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts sleep and affects millions of people. While it’s still early days, these findings could pave the way for new, less invasive treatment options for patients.
A Father’s Relief in Musselburgh
From East Lothian, a powerful personal story emerges. A Musselburgh father suffering from chronic pain has finally found relief through prescribed medical cannabis. After years of struggling with daily discomfort and conventional treatments falling short, he shared how this plant-based therapy has given him back his quality of life.
Mental Health and Cannabis – Promising Data Emerges from a new study
Finally, a new study published in Psychiatry Research suggests medicinal cannabis could have a positive impact on mental health, particularly in managing anxiety and depression. Whilst the study calls for cautious interpretation, it adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting therapeutic potential beyond physical symptoms.
That’s it for this week. As always, we’ll be keeping an eye on the latest research and real-world stories shaping the future of medicinal cannabis.
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Medicann Team
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This blog post and the following featured articles are for information only and any articles on external platforms may be amended at any time. Articles that we refer to in our weekly roundup do not reflect the views of Medicann.
