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Study Confirms Marijuana’s Popularity as a Pain Medicine

Study Confirms Marijuana's Popularity as a Pain Medicine

Anyone who follows medical cannabis news recognizes the fact that chronic pain is the most often cited complaint among medical cannabis patients. Anecdotally, we have long known that chronic pain patients find relief through marijuana. Now, a recently released study proves its popularity as a pain medicine.

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How to Train for a 5K Run

How to Train for a 5K Run

There are many ways to challenge yourself. Some people will attempt to learn a new language or take up baking while others might decide to go back to college to further their education. For some, the biggest challenge involves physical exercise; one of the most common ways to do this Read the rest

5 Reasons Doctors Are Still Wary of Medical Marijuana

5 Reasons Doctors Are Still Wary of Medical Marijuana

Despite medical marijuana now being legal in some 38 states, doctors across the country remain wary of it. They are not comfortable helping patients obtain medical cannabis cards. They do not want to go on record as recommending it. The question is, why? What is it about medical marijuana that Read the rest

Top 5 Access Barriers Medical Cannabis Patients Face

Top 5 Access Barriers Medical Cannabis Patients Face

Medical cannabis now enjoys state-legal status in 37 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories. From the most liberal states to their equally conservative counterparts, medical cannabis has been approved by one voter proposition after another. Nonetheless, access barriers remain.

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Does Weight Lifting Burn Fat?

Does Weight Lifting Burn Fat?

Weight lifting is an effective exercise that can help you burn more calories than cardio. This exercise also increases muscle mass, releases growth hormone, and reduces visceral fat. Weight lifting helps you lose fat because it enables you to build lean muscle.

Weight lifting burns more calories than cardio.

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