History of cannabis use and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the UK biobank

Cannabis use is not uniformly harmful to cognition in older adults. Past use was linked to better performance and slower decline in some cognitive domains. However, specific usage patterns, such as longer duration, were associated with poorer outcomes in other domains. These findings highlight the need for further research to clarify underlying mechanisms and guide evidence-based recommendations regarding cannabis use in aging populations.

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Age and Ageing
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2025-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afaf319
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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History of cannabis use and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the UK biobank

Sharon R. Sznitman, Galit Weinstein, Shiraz Vered
Age and Ageing
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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History of cannabis use and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the UK biobank

Sharon R. Sznitman, Galit Weinstein, Shiraz Vered
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Abstract

Cannabis use is not uniformly harmful to cognition in older adults. Past use was linked to better performance and slower decline in some cognitive domains. However, specific usage patterns, such as longer duration, were associated with poorer outcomes in other domains. These findings highlight the need for further research to clarify underlying mechanisms and guide evidence-based recommendations regarding cannabis use in aging populations.

Age and AgeingVol. 54(11)
University of Bern (CH), Primary Health Care (QA), University of Haifa (IL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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