Excitement BUILDS FOR KIWI MEDCAN SUMMIT
MedCan , New Zealand ’ s largest medicinal cannabis summit , has been moved to February 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions .
Connecting industry leaders , researchers , health professionals , scientists and business owners , it comes as locally-manufactured medicinal cannabis products are coming onstream .
A spokesperson said : “ We are thrilled to have a number of doctors attending . MedCan 2022 will provide the best opportunity for them to better equip themselves with the necessary knowledge for prescribing medicinal cannabis .”
MedCan will be held at the five-star Cordis hotel in Auckland from February 10-11 .
... cultivate body and soul in a beautiful and nourishing environment .
WELL n-ice
Icelanders will get their own wellness community … but residents must be 50 or older to live there .
Based 12km from the capital Reykjavik , the 24- acre ‘ Arnarland ’ development in Gardabaer will ‘ emphasise quality-of-life , nature and healthpromoting services ’.
Built with United Nation ’ s sustainability goals in mind , it will feature specialist healthcare , fitness and innovation companies .
A project spokesperson said : “ This neighbourhood will place an emphasis on allowing residents to cultivate body and soul in a beautiful and nourishing environment .”
STRAWBERRY HEMP FIELDS
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Sir Paul McCartney , 79 , is growing hemp on his farm … but must keep the crop hidden to stop local youths stealing it .
The Beatles star , who is licenced by the Home Office to grow hemp , said : “ The funny thing with government regulations is you ' ve got to keep it where people can ' t see it , because you get all the kids coming in and robbing it !”
Alongside hemp , which is closely related to cannabis , McCartney grows peas , wheat and rye at his East Sussex estate .
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MEN ’ S MENTAL HEALTH
Leading wellness brand BetterHelp ’ s eye-opening new advert , which sheds light on men ’ s mental health , is running across major social platforms .
Produced by Torontobased Untitled Films , the one-minute ‘ Want ’ short encourages men to let down their emotional guards .
Creative Director James Imrie said : “ Historically , men have been hesitant to reach out and ask for help … but we ’ re starting to see the long-held stigmas fade .”
WORKPLACE WEED TESTS
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Employers in New York State can no longer test workers for marijuana … even if they smell strongly of weed .
New laws mean they can only test employees who appear ‘ visibly stoned ’ at work .
New York legalised recreational cannabis in March but firms can still ban staff from using or possessing weed while at work or while using company vehicles .
The new test ban does not apply to certain workers including commercial vehicle drivers or New York cops .
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