Does it work? The medical definition of a vaccine is to be immunised i.e. to stimulate the immune system against the microbe, thereby preventing disease. However, the manufacturers have already said it will not prevent you from getting…

Rolled and sprained ankles are an incredibly common injury in the hiking and mountaineering world. This is partly because hiking on uneven and unpredictable terrain requires very strong ankles. Unfortunately, many people don’t have strong and sufficient ankle…

Knee pain is a common issue for hikers and mountaineers. The knee has a somewhat unstable design, yet it must support the body's full weight when standing and even more so when hiking with a heavy pack. Hence,…

For thousands of years no human being could survive on their own without a community. We relied on others for food, shelter and support and they relied on us.  However, now with urbanisation, city living, digital lives and…