Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research
This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging. You'll learn how inflammation and the microbiome may be related to the disorders discussed in class, and how cannabis may influence these disorders through modulating inflammation. We'll describe the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and exercise, and how cannabinoids may affect exercise performance and recovery.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 8 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging. You'll learn how inflammation and the microbiome may be related to the disorders discussed in class, and how cannabis may influence these disorders through modulating inflammation. We'll describe the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and exercise, and how cannabinoids may affect exercise performance and recovery. You'll learn how to identify key features of aging and how cannabinoids may influence the aging process. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.Modules
Overview of Inflammation and the Microbiota Gut Brain Axis
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
2
Videos
- Introduction to Module
- Lecture - Overview of Inflammation and the Microbiota Gut Brain Axis
2
Readings
- Lecture PDF
- Of Microbes and Minds (Calvani, 2018)
Chronic Inflammation and Disease States
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Chronic Inflammation and Disease States
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Cannabinoids and Inflammation
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Cannabinoids and Inflammation
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Cannabis and Inflammatory Disease States
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Quiz #12
1
Videos
- Lecture - Cannabis and Inflammatory Disease States
2
Readings
- Lecture PDF
- Chronic Inflammation & Age-Associated Diseases (Franceshchi, 2014)
Endocannabinoids and Exercise
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Introduction to Module
- Lecture - Endocannabinoids and Exercise
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Effects of Cannabis on Performance
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Effects of Cannabis on Performance
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Effect of Cannabinoids on Recovery
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Effect of Cannabinoids on Recovery
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Cannabis and Professional Sports
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Cannabis and Professional Sports
2
Readings
- Lecture PDF
- Watch this video “I Smoked Two Blunts Before Every Game”: NFL Vets on Cannabis in Football
Healthy Aging
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
3
Videos
- Introduction to Module
- Lecture - Healthy Aging
- Interview with Peter
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Older Adults and Cannabis
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Older Adults and Cannabis
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
The Bigger Picture
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Infographic Assignment #4
1
Videos
- Lecture - The Bigger Picture
2
Readings
- Lecture PDF
- Watch these videos
What have we learned?
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Introduction to Module
- Lecture - What have we learned?
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Readings
- Lecture PDF
Should cannabis be viewed as “medicine”?
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Lecture - Should cannabis be viewed as "medicine"?
1
Readings
- Lecture PDF
Where do we go from here?
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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Discussions
- Exercise #4
1
Videos
- Lecture - Where do we go from here?
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Readings
- Lecture PDF
Auto Summary
Explore the "Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research" course, focusing on the health effects of cannabis in relation to inflammation, exercise, and aging. Understand the endocannabinoid system's impact on exercise and aging, and how cannabis can modulate inflammation. Ideal for those interested in public policy, health, and personal decisions on cannabis use. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, spans 480 minutes and is available with Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for health and fitness enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of cannabis research.
Kent Hutchison