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.

Most popular articles

Want the most from your cannabis terpenes? Temperature matters

Laura Tennant – September 30, 2019

Your step-by-step guide to vaporizing terpenes at specific temperatures for specific effects. Read more

How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind

Laura Tennant – September 30, 2019

Learn how terpenes work on physiological and psychological pathways to influence the effects of your cannabis. Read more

Your favourite Canadian strains and their main terpenes

Laura Tennant – September 30, 2019

Discover the flavours and aromas that distinguish your favourite cannabis strains. Read more

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)

Smokeless cannabis consumption methods to try during the coronavirus outbreak

Laura Tennant – April 3, 2020

During the coronavirus outbreak, cannabis users may consider non-inhalation methods of cannabis consumption, like edibles, oils, tinctures, and topicals. Read more

Cannabis and mental health: Harm reduction strategies

Laura Tennant – March 10, 2020

Learn more about the link between cannabis and psychosis, and harm reduction strategies for 'lower risk cannabis use.' Read more

Does CBD help with inflammation? What we know so far

Laura Tennant – February 14, 2020

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? Read more

What weed shouldn’t smell like

Laura Tennant – December 24, 2019

Cannabis is an aromatic plant, known for producing a variety of scents. Learn which ones might indicate that something's wrong with your weed. Read more

How THC helps CBD—without getting you high

Laura Tennant – November 7, 2019

Does adding THC make CBD more therapeutic? Learn how these cannabinoids work together for potentially better results than if taken alone. Read more

Suck or chew? With cannabis edibles, method matters

Laura Tennant – November 5, 2019

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. Read more