Protein dream: can eating collagen improve your skin?
Collagen supplements are booming, but there is mixed advice on whether eating the protein offers anything more than a healthy, balanced diet.
Mangoes in July: how growers coax a summer crop to grow in winter
Australia’s mango season is getting longer. Making it happen is ‘a bit like KFC’: lots of secret ingredients plus trial and error.
Quick fixes for freezing houses: which heater should you buy when it’s already winter?
The best home heating solutions require specialist installation, but as Australia’s winter has already come, here’s how to pick the right stop-gap
Working around the legacy of lead: how safe is your veggie patch?
A third of Australian inner-city vegetable patches have unsafe lead levels. Here’s a guide to carry on gardening.
The lawn reborn: gardeners on making grassy spaces smarter, smaller, wilder
Lawns have developed a bad reputation in Australia, but with a bit of rethinking they can have a positive influence
How evil are weevils? A guide to managing pantry pests.
Food infested with moths, weevils or other beetles can be a major nuisance, but experts say there’s no need to panic
Australia’s dogs poo the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge each month
Pathogenic and methane-producing, poo is the worst part of pet ownership. But in South Australia, a group of enterprising pet owners are piloting solutions
How to wash your bed: ‘If you didn’t wash it for a year it would be a kilo heavier from dead skin.’
How often should you wash your sheets, pillows, doona and mattress? And when is it time to throw them out? Experts explain.
From going grey to handwashing: 12 lockdown habits we’re going to keep
I let myself go grey.
Workout, shut up, wipe down: how to stay healthy at the gym
Australian restrictions may be easing, but gym goers still need to be mindful about infection by practicing good hygiene
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.
Toxic kitty? Researchers ponder link between rare venom and cat allergies
Queensland scientists are asking if cat allergies may be an evolved defence mechanism, but not all experts are convinced
Fire anxiety: tips for managing your mental health before and after a crisis
Even for those who are not under immediate threat, the psychological impacts of catastrophe can linger.
Counting beans: why 2020 should be the year of the legume
Delicious, cheap, healthy and sustainable, legumes are a versatile staple – so why aren’t we eating more of them?
Earthships, hemp and hay: the houses built for off-grid living
Through careful planning, a commitment to energy-efficient design and sometimes necessity, these Australians have embraced life off the grid.
Carbon cafe: what is the most sustainable coffee order?
From the beans to the milk to the way it’s brewed, the environmental impact of your daily pick-me-up can vary widely
What would a climate diet look like in Australia?
Eating less meat and dairy, and more plants and native food, could significantly affect our carbon footprint – and health
Doxiepoos and puggles: is hybrid breeding healthier for owners and dogs?
Healthy, hypoallergenic and really, really cute – that’s the promise of a designer crossbreed dog, and people are paying thousands for them
