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Teenagers and Cannabis Use: Studies show that early and frequent marijuana use among teenagers may have long-term impacts on brain development, memory, and academic performance. It is crucial to prioritize education, prevention, and open communication to address potential risks.

Adults and Therapeutic Benefits: Marijuana has gained recognition for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing various conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and epilepsy, among adults. Continued research and responsible use can contribute to exploring its medicinal applications further.

Older Adults and Symptom Management: Older adults are increasingly turning to marijuana for symptom relief, particularly for age-related ailments like chronic pain and sleep issues. However, considerations such as drug interactions, individual health conditions, and proper dosage should be carefully evaluated.

Strange what??

When I was 5 she would have been 16 and wouldn’t have wanted to hang around with me in her spare time. By the time I was 10 she’d have been celebrating her 21st and definitely wouldn’t have been interested in a ten year old child! As we get older the gap starts to close. I’m 20 she’s 31, I’m 30 she’s 41 then all of a sudden I’m 66 and she’s 77 and we could almost be the same age! 

Despite privacy concerns and bans on government devices, TikTok has continued to gain popularity in the U.S. since its global launch in 2018. The percentage of TikTok users obtaining news from the platform has nearly doubled since 2020, reaching 43% in 2023, according to a Pew Research survey - as shown below. 

TikTok has exhibited substantial growth since 2020 across all age groups, outpacing other platforms.  The share of adults who regularly get news on TikTok has more than quadrupled, rising from 3% in 2020 to 14% in 2023. This growth is particularly pronounced among adults aged 18 to 29, with one-third of this demographic reporting regular news consumption on TikTok, compared to 15% for those aged 30 to 49, 7% for those aged 50 to 64, and only 3% for those 65 and older. The study also revealed gender-based variations in news consumption, with women favoring Nextdoor, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, while men leaned towards Reddit, X, and YouTube.

This aligns with a broader trend of consumers turning to digital platforms for news, with approximately half of Americans acknowledging social media as a news source. Facebook remains the leading social media platform for news, followed by YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, a notable finding was that Democrats or those leaning Democratic constituted the majority of regular news consumers on various sites, with no significant partisan difference on Facebook, X, or Nextdoor. Interestingly, TikTok users are now equally likely to get news from TikTok as Facebook users are to get news from Facebook. However, TikTok users still trail behind users of X (formerly Twitter) in terms of news consumption on the platform. This data underscores a shifting landscape in news consumption habits, with TikTok emerging as a notable and growing source for a diverse range of age groups.

Top 5 Skincare Products you should be using in your 20’s

Hi friends! I know, I know, you’re used to your own skincare routine, and you’ve been told numerous times that you should change it up…but you never did change your routine. And now, you’re realizing that you are now in your 20’s or mid 20’s to say the least, and your skin is just not looking the way it used to be. Is it lacking moisture? Maybe you’re noticing some finer lines and wrinkles…