Lessons from two years of bedrest: ‘Embrace the gravitational force of the click hole’

Quarantine can seem endless but, after being isolated by a serious illness, Kathryn Wilson learned to thrive in a smaller world

‘There’s enormous screenshotting going on’: how Covid-19 changed the way we gossip

With most of Australia in some kind of lockdown, one might assume there’s little left to whisper about. But while the topics have changed, we’re still hungry for gossip

Home office ergonomics: how to work from home without breaking your back

Keeping your eyes up, moving often and making sure your spine is supported are some of the keys to a healthy workspace – and they don’t require expensive equipment

The coronavirus has made me so grateful for city parks. We should fight for them

Parks are one of the few spaces left to retain a sense of normalcy, but not everyone has easy access to them

Self-love in isolation: ‘I hope people are using this time to explore their sexuality’

Sex toy sales have spiked during the Covid-19 lockdown. For those curious about buying into the trend, experts advise how to get yourself started

Life on ice: what Esperanza Base in Antarctica can teach us about isolation

Despite missing friends and celebrations, a community at the bottom of the world has learned to survive, even thrive

Drinking in coronavirus isolation: experts warn Australians to monitor their intake

As Australia went into Covid-19 lockdown, alcohol sales increased. It’s tempting to drink in times of stress, but habits picked up now could be difficult to break

Covid-19 and the already anxious: ‘I have been covertly training for this stress marathon’

As the world is engulfed by a once-in-a-century disaster, a long-term anxiety sufferer marvels at how well she is coping

Virtual choir practice: ‘Singing in dark times we can turn our voices to the light’

Rather than shutting down, some Australian choirs have moved their activities online, providing a welcome distraction for their members

Buy a nurse a coffee: ways Australians can help others during the coronavirus crisis

There are many opportunities to pitch in, even if you’re in isolation. What do you suggest?