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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.

Dr. Kahn is one of the featured speakers at the A4M 32nd Annual Spring Congress being held in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 3 to 5, 2024. He will be taking part in the sessions on Nourishing Health: Optimizing Nutrition, Decoding Metabolic Dysfunction, and Unveiling Genetic Influences. To find out more visit: go.a4m.com

New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology led by Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham Healthcare System indicates that physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, in part, by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain, finding that those with stress-related conditions such as depression experienced the most cardiovascular benefits from physical activity.

Around 1 in every 10 adults over the age of 65 years old will develop an age-related neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease, and despite decades of research, treatment options for those affected by these disorders remain sparse, to say the least. 

To help bridge the gaps in treatments for these disorders scientists have begun to explore cannabinoid compounds such as THC and CBD to investigate whether they may offer hints of possible solutions. Recently, another cannabinoid which is lesser known called CBN has become of particular interest to those wanting to explore the clinical potential of the milder and less psychoactive substance as an alternative to the more potent THC.

Research from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has discovered new findings that may help to explain the connection between poor diet and cancer risk as well as common diseases such as diabetes that arise from poor diet. The findings published in Cell hold potential for advancing cancer prevention strategies aimed at promoting healthy aging.