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June 28, 2025

Clearing the Smoke About Cannabis And Older Adults & Longterm Effects of Childhood Trauma

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Cannabis Use Among Older Adults: A Growing Concern

Adults over 65 are now the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users. Danielle Haley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Community Health Sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health, explains why the perception of cannabis as a harmless natural substance might be misleading, especially given today\'s higher potency products.

Healing Childhood Trauma: The Lasting Impact of Early Adversity

Did you know that survivors of childhood abuse face twice the risk of developing serious health conditions like heart disease and diabetes? Esme Fuller-Thomson, PhD, Professor at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Director for the Institute of Life Course and Aging, discusses the devastating long-term impact of early trauma on adult health.

The Flip Side of \"Unsubscribe\"

That “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of an email might clean up the user’s inbox--or make them a bigger target. TK Keanini, Chief Technology Officer at DNSFilter, explains the surprising risks, and suggests other options to filter inboxes and reduce email clutter.

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