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The Baby Boom generation pioneered the counterculture movement of the 1960s so it's not so surprising that some 50 years later they are using compounds like psilocybin and L*D with the goal to improve their overall quality of life. We get into it on the latest episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast.

Today, we get into all of the above with Abbie Rosner, the author of the forthcoming book “Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging.” She researches and writes about how her generation of Baby Boomers is exploring the drugs of their youth to enhance their experience of aging.

In "Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging," she suggests that the growing underground movement of older adults using psychedelics is helping rewrite the narrative around aging —as a time of healing, growth, spiritual deepening, joyous intimacy, supportive community, and acceptance of the inevitability of death. https://buff.ly/lJXAc9J

Resveratrol, a well-known polyphenol found in grape skins, berries, and other plants, is best known for its cardiovascular health benefits. A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. https://buff.ly/Q2EWwhq

We already know that exercising in midlife is tied to longevity. But how much of a difference can it make? Quite a bit: women who consistently meet physical activity guidelines through this stage of life appear to have significantly lower odds of dying prematurely, according to a study published online March 26, 2026, by PLOS Medicine. via https://buff.ly/dfxJGQm

GW expertise and research was featured by the D.C. Science Writers’ Association during it's recent Professional Development Day. More than 100 science writers, editors, public information officers, producers, freelancers and other science communicators gathered for the event. Associate Professor Frame, co-leader of the Frame Corr Lab, participated in the event and is featured in this article. https://buff.ly/PM8Ilbk

A single dose of psychedelic mushrooms can cause anatomical brain changes, a recently released study finds. Participants took 25mg of psilocybin, reporting deeper psychological insight and better wellbeing a month later. If confirmed, this may help explain the therapeutic effects that psychedelics can have on anxiety, depression and addiction, researchers said. https://buff.ly/PZRveg8

Boy howdy do we have something to talk about with our favorite medical cannabis subject matter expert today!

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) signed an order reclassifying (rescheduling) state-licensed medical ma*****na and FDA-approved ma*****na products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act).

Let’s get into it with Dr. Mikhail “Misha” Kogan, chief medical officer of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, associate professor of Medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and author of the highly acclaimed book “Medical Ma*****na: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD.” https://buff.ly/kY9DZ3r

What we're reading: "Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical *****na as a less dangerous drug" from . What does this mean for prescribers, especially those who haven't taken any CME on medical ? How will this impact medical education? ' Misha Kogan, MD, a subject matter expert on will answer these questions and more on an upcoming GW Integrative Medicine podcast episode! https://buff.ly/n3OdWKP

' leaders in Integrative Medicine like Mikhail "Misha" are currently at the 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Kogan gave talks on longevity and medical cannabis and presented a poster.

VIDEO: Interested in the intersection of and and how hormones impact both? Iisten to this Women's Well-being Lecture Series talk on “Oral Health in Women” with Kimberly Baer, DDS, AIAOMT. https://buff.ly/mhFjV0G

What we're watching: "DMT for Depression: One Dose vs Antidepressants? New Nature Medicine Study Explained" from Misha , chief medical officer of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine and co-host of our podcast. https://buff.ly/m6RiIb0