Vanessa Lahey

Slippery elm is listed on the United Plant Savers' “At-Risk”. This is largely due to overharvesting and incorrect harvesting, such as removing bark directly from the trunk rather than the branches. Slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) is a tree native throughout a large tract of America from North Dakota to Texas and over to the Atlantic Ocean and parts of Canada. However, this seemingly large footprint belies its fragile existence in a wellness marketplace voracious for cheap supplements.   Its...

Introduction: More Than Just Counting Sheep  Waking up feeling exhausted despite spending hours in bed? You're certainly not alone. Nearly half (48%) of all Australian adults  report having at least two sleep-related problems, and only 10% of people globally feel they get enough restful sleep. This indicates we’re facing a silent epidemic of sleep deprivation that affects every aspect of our health and well-being.   The causes are as varied as we are— urban living  with its noise and light...

For Australian students in Year 12, attaining that final high school certificate is more than a series of tests—it's an endurance...