Cannabis as a 'natural stress-buster'? Doctors warn that it could hurt your heart

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist in New York, warns that Cannabis has slipped under the radar when it comes to health risks. Cardiologists sound the alarm: The ‘herbal fix’ may not be as harmless as it looks. (Pexels) For many, Cannabis has dumped its taboo and is now seen as a natural healer. From the relief of chronic pain to the management of epilepsy or side effects of chemotherapy, research from institutes such as the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic shows that the medical uses of marijuana are real. No wonder it found a place in conversations about well -being and lifestyle. But cardiologists sound the alarm: The ‘herbal fix’ may not be as harmless as it looks. Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist in New York, warns that Cannabis has slipped under the radar when it comes to health risks. ‘We’ve known about the dangers of tobacco and alcohol for decades. But Cannabis somehow avoided the same investigation, even when its strength and popularity rose, ‘he said in a recent Instagram post. And its warning is sharp: daily use of cannabis may double your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. According to Dr Yaranov, new data shows that people who face marijuana every day: a greater risk of heart attacks doubles a greater chance of strokes, doubling the risk of cardiovascular death “it’s not about the criminalization of cannabis,” he explained. “It’s about being honest with the data. If we care about prevention, we should treat cannabis like the risk factor it is – especially for young adults. ‘ Beyond the Heart: The spirit of risk is also that the risks are not limited to the heart. In a 2021 report in Psychopharmacology Bulletin, it is noted that cannabinoids – the compounds in marijuana responsible for its consequences – can disrupt brainemicals associated with memory and focus. Short -term forgetfulness occurs regularly, but prolonged or heavy use can delay the velocity of the processing, reduce the attention span and contribute to lasting neurocognitive problems. Why it is important for a generation that turns to Cannabis as a stress bus, sleeping help or social tendency, the findings are a wake -up call. What feels like a ‘natural’ lifestyle choice can stop the heart as well as the spirit.