A daily journal sits open on a peaceful desk, bathed in morning light—an invitation to two minutes of intentional joy. We’ve complicated joy. Somewhere between productivity hacks and wellness trends, we’ve turned something simple into another achievement to chase. But what if joy isn’t something you hunt down? What if it’s something you notice? Dave...
We’re losing too many young people to anxiety, isolation, and life diminishing poor choices. But what if the solution isn’t more rules or restrictions? What if it’s about giving them something better to say yes to? David S. Anderson’s new book, The Intentional Life: Crafting Your Legacy, One Day at a Time, makes a bold...
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has issued a stark warning regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order on Texas THC products, describing the new regulations as insufficient to protect young people from harm. In a lengthy four-page statement released on Friday, Patrick expressed concerns that Abbott’s directive would legitimise what he characterised as a perilous industry whilst...
The Michigan marijuana market faces an unprecedented crisis as oversupply, plummeting prices, and razor-thin profit margins force once-thriving cannabis businesses to scale back operations or shut down entirely. When Greenhouse of Walled Lake opened in 2019, business was booming as it catered to Michigan’s medical marijuana clientele. However, the landscape has dramatically shifted since recreational...
Liberal cities across America are reconsidering their approach to harm reduction policies as residents grow increasingly frustrated with visible drug use and its impact on public spaces. The harm reduction debate has reached a turning point as municipal leaders question whether these strategies truly serve communities. The shift marks a significant change in drug policy...
Public health professionals across the country are raising alarms about the potential loss of crucial population health data, following news that NHS England will no longer run the Health Survey for England beyond 2025. The long-standing study, which has operated continuously since 1991, provides an irreplaceable window into the nation’s wellbeing. Each year, it captures...
Fifty-eight health experts, medical professionals and public health organisations have urged the UK education secretary to prohibit schools from using educational materials funded by the food, drink and gambling industries, warning that such resources expose children to harmful influences. Misrepresenting Evidence in Classrooms In a letter to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, dozens of doctors, health...
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has delivered comprehensive recommendations to the Home Office regarding the classification and scheduling of five medicines under UK drug control legislation, signalling ongoing efforts to balance therapeutic access with public safety. In correspondence dated 13th August 2025, Professor Owen Bowden-Jones, Chair of the ACMD, outlined the...
President Donald Trump has announced that a decision on whether to follow the Biden Administration’s recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is imminent, consequently sparking intense debate amongst public health experts and policymakers. The proposed reclassification would represent a fundamental shift in how federal law treats cannabis. However, experts warn that...
A Canadian senator who survived colon cancer is leading a groundbreaking campaign to introduce alcohol warning labels in Canada that have never existed before. Senator Patrick Brazeau’s private member’s bill would require all alcoholic beverages to carry clear health warnings, including cancer risk information that could transform public awareness about alcohol’s dangers. Personal Battle Drives...