Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

This course, Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research, is designed to help you think critically about the health impacts of cannabis (i.e. marijuana) in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging. You will learn how inflammation and the microbiome may be related to the disorders discussed in class, and how cannabis may impact these disorders by modulating inflammation. We will describe the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and exercise, and how cannabinoids may impact exercise performance and recovery. You will learn how to identify key signs of aging and how cannabinoids may impact the aging process. Gaining this knowledge will be useful for informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.