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Gums, ginkgos and a golden wych elm: voting for Victoria’s tree of the year | Victoria
A decades-old shady eucalyptus, an elm beloved by thousands of commuters, and a type of ginkgo once thought to be extinct in the wild are among the finalists for Victoria’s tree of the year.The competition run by the National Trust…
The Science Behind Oatmeal and Diabetes
Before Insulin, There Was Oatmeal Before the discovery of insulin, the lives of many people with diabetes were saved or prolonged by Carl von Noorden’s oatmeal diet. As I discuss in my video Is Oatmeal Good for People with Diabetes?,…
Millions take calcium and vitamin D for bone health. A major review finds little benefit
Calcium and vitamin D supplements are widely taken to support bone health, especially by older adults. But a large review published in The BMJ suggests that, for most older people, these supplements provide little to no meaningful protection against falls…
What Science Says About Strong Bones
There’s a lot of conflicting information out there, and for generations, the dairy industry has promoted a simple message: drink milk for strong bones. But the research paints a far more complex picture. While dairy does contain calcium, some of…
What California’s paraquat phaseout means for your state
What California’s paraquat phaseout means for your state Anthony Lacey September 21, 2026 When California regulators asked the pesticide industry for more information about the toxic chemical paraquat, the companies abandoned the state instead of providing the data.It’s a telling sign that…
How Your Home Environment Can Support Everyday Wellbeing
Wellbeing is often associated with exercise, nutrition and getting enough sleep, but the environment you spend time in can matter too. Your home is where you start and finish most days, so its layout, atmosphere and functionality can influence how…
