Releaf Blog
Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Decoding Cannabis: does cannabis cause cognitive decline? What a 44-year study found
A major Danish study followed more than 5,000 men for over four decades to understand how cannabis use affects cognitive decline. The findings challenge common assumptions, showing no evidence of accelerated decline. But what does this actually mean for your brain health over time?
The Releaf guide to upper back pain causes and treatments options (2026)
Upper back pain can feel tight, sharp, or persistent, often affecting the area between your shoulder blades. This guide explains common causes, what different pain patterns may mean, and the treatment options that can help, including when to seek medical advice and where medical cannabis may fit into a wider pain management plan in 2026.
Decoding Cannabis: missing data in research and what it means for you
Missing data is one of the most common reasons medical cannabis studies can look inconsistent. This Decoding Cannabis guide explains what missing data means, why it happens in real-world research, and how it can affect results without anyone doing anything misleading. You’ll also learn a simple checklist to help you spot higher-quality studies, so you can make more sense of cannabis headlines and claims.
What the new UK police guidance on medical cannabis means for patients in 2026
New national guidance instructs UK police officers to treat people with a legal UK medical cannabis prescription as “patients first, suspects second”. This guide explains what officers may check, what patients are not required to carry, how Cancard is viewed, and how the Releaf medical cannabis card fits in, with clear, practical advice for patients.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Eliminating cervical cancer for good
Each year in the UK, more than 3,200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Every January, health organisations and charities around the world come together to raise awareness about the signs and treatments of the disease and the importance of attending screening appointments for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.