Laura Tennant
Laura Tennant is a Toronto freelance science writer. She has an Honours B.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. She hopes her writing will help others make better-informed choices about their health and lifestyle.
Laura Tennant is a Toronto freelance science writer. She has an Honours B.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. She hopes her writing will help others make better-informed choices about their health and lifestyle.
Most popular articles
Want the most from your cannabis terpenes? Temperature matters
Your step-by-step guide to vaporizing terpenes at specific temperatures for specific effects.
Laura Tennant - September 30, 2019How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind
Learn how terpenes work on physiological and psychological pathways to influence the effects of your cannabis.
Laura Tennant - September 30, 2019Your favourite Canadian strains and their main terpenes
Discover the flavours and aromas that distinguish your favourite cannabis strains.
Laura Tennant - September 30, 2019Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)
Smokeless cannabis consumption methods to try during the coronavirus outbreak
During the coronavirus outbreak, cannabis users may consider non-inhalation methods of cannabis consumption, like edibles, oils, tinctures, and topicals.
Laura Tennant - April 3, 2020Cannabis and mental health: Harm reduction strategies
Learn more about the link between cannabis and psychosis, and harm reduction strategies for 'lower risk cannabis use.'
Laura Tennant - March 10, 2020CBD for inflammation: What we know so far
CBD is often celebrated for its anti-inflammatory properties, but how much do we know about how it works on inflammatory conditions like IBS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease?
Laura Tennant - February 14, 2020What cannabis shouldn’t smell like
Cannabis is an aromatic plant, known for producing a variety of scents. Learn which ones might indicate that something's wrong with your weed.
Laura Tennant - December 24, 2019How THC helps CBD—without getting you high
Does adding THC make CBD more therapeutic? Learn how these cannabinoids work together for potentially better results than if taken alone.
Laura Tennant - November 7, 2019Suck or chew? With cannabis edibles, method matters
Whether you absorb cannabis edibles sublingually or ingest them orally makes a huge difference to your cannabis experience. Learn the science behind these very different dosing methods.
Laura Tennant - November 5, 2019Health Canada speaks on the vaping-related illness crisis
Learn about the recent outbreak of vape-related lung illness in North America, and what you can do to maintain safe consumption practices.
Laura Tennant - October 25, 2019Study finds endocannabinoid system regulates sperm development
The latest research suggests the endocannabinoid system and male reproductive system share a complex and extensive connection, bringing scientists closer to understanding how cannabis affects men’s fertility.
Laura Tennant - October 11, 2019Want the most from your cannabis terpenes? Temperature matters
Your step-by-step guide to vaporizing terpenes at specific temperatures for specific effects.
Laura Tennant - September 30, 2019Your favourite Canadian strains and their main terpenes
Discover the flavours and aromas that distinguish your favourite cannabis strains.
Laura Tennant - September 30, 2019