By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Edible cannabis products such as gummies, chocolates, and drinks have become increasingly common in the US. Legalized cannabis is now available in 24 states and medicinal in 40 states. Because edibles often look like regular snacks, it can be easy to forget that they contain psychoactive compounds.
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Your Brain on Endless Scrolling of Short Videos
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Short videos have become a daily habit for millions of people. Social media platforms filled with fast; entertaining clips make it easy to lose track of time while scrolling through one video after another.
Diabetes Medications That Protect the Heart
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS For many years, medications for type 2 diabetes were evaluated mainly for how well they lowered blood sugar. While controlling glucose is important, doctors now recognize that diabetes also greatly increases the risk of heart disease and heart failure.
Are Common Pain Relievers Safer in the Hospital Than We Thought?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Most people have taken medications like ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs to manage pain. These medications, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are widely used and effective, but they have long been associated with potential kidney problems, especially in hospital settings.