To combat dry skin, turn down your shower and care for your microbes

Wild weather can exacerbate a common problem. Experts advise on general preventative measures – and when to see a doctor

Why spring is the perfect time to get to know your neighbours

Being friendly with your neighbours has huge social benefits, and getting started can be as easy as a casual wave hello

I really don’t want to get Covid, but the loneliness gets greater every day. How do I keep going?

Think of the precautions you take as marks of consideration, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It’s easier to stand out for something you stand by

My partner snores and won’t do anything about it. Help!

It will be hard to change his behaviour alone, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But stand your ground – even if sleep-deprived

Itchy, sneezy and wheezy? How Australians can get a handle on hay fever season

Less than 20% of allergic rhinitis sufferers who choose their own medication get it right. Here’s how to navigate what may be a high-pollen sprin

Microwave your sponges and vacuum your broom: how to clean your cleaning products

The vacuum cleaner can often be the dirtiest appliance in the house; but spring cleaning your cleaning gear can make for a more efficient, healthier home

School sport was a hellscape for me. At 41 I’m hooked on exercise for the first time

I felt self-conscious in PE class from the age of five because I was slower than everyone else. So I checked myself out of an active lifestyle until well into adulthood

Alone but not lonely: the solo activities that help foster connection

Loneliness can be difficult to talk about, and even more difficult to fix. But the pathways out do not always require company

‘Vacuuming is actually very healthy’: how to stay active in a wet Covid winter

From blitzing your chores to wearing your entire wardrobe to the gym, Guardian Australia readers and experts tell us how they’re exercising when it’s cold, wet and miserable

I’m a recovering addict and my wife keeps telling our family and friends. Is she right?

Addiction has two victims, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith: the person using and the person supporting them. Your wife needs support too so both of you can recover together