Smoking a joint could improve memory of Alzheimer sufferers: studyNovember 14, 2018 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Smoking a joint could improve the memory of Alzheimer’s sufferers, scientists have found. The chemical that makes people feel high destroys rogue brain proteins behind the illness, The Sun says. The “sticky plaques” which kill neurons and cause memory loss were reduced by a fifth in tests on mice with Alzheimer’s injected with pot’s active ingredient THC. After six weeks of therapy they performed as well as healthy peers on a simple test - remembering where a shallow area of a small pool was located. The promising results add to growing evidence that cannabis may lead to the development of drugs that target the cause of dementia, rather than the symptoms. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |