Recent findings published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research suggest that consuming cannabis does not reduce the likelihood of engaging in daily physical activities among young and middle-aged adults compared to non-users.
The study, which was also published online by the US National Library of Medicine, involved 4,666 American adults aged between 18 and 59, who were monitored using portable accelerometers to track their daily activity levels for a minimum of four days. The data collected revealed that individuals who used cannabis were slightly more inclined to participate in light physical activities compared to non-users. No significant differences were observed in median daily sedentary time, the duration of vigorous physical exercises, or sleep between cannabis users and non-users.
The authors of the study noted, “Recent cannabis use among young to midlife adults does not correlate with sedentary or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels as measured by accelerometers. However, it is associated with a slight increase in light physical activity.” They further explained that these results counter the prevailing notion that cannabis use leads to decreased physical activity and increased sedentary behaviors.
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