If you’ve chosen to take the reckless route, are others obliged to rescue you when you get into trouble?
When British mountaineer David Sharp died on Mt Everest on 15th May 2006, he might not even have made the news back home. But listen to this. David was climbing alone late in the afternoon when he [...]

TAIPEI - Eggs from free range chickens contain nearly six times more of the toxic chemical dioxin than eggs hatched by caged hens, a Taiwanese study has found.
Dioxin, a by-product of garbage burning and industrial activities, can cause a range of illnesses in humans including cancer and miscarriages.
The study, which analysed egg samples from six [...]

CALCIUM, a necessary part of the diet to build strong bones and teeth, may increase prostate cancer risk in men who are of small build, a recent study found.
The study also found that even at relatively low levels and from non-dairy foods such as soya, grains and green vegetables, calcium significantly increases the risk among [...]

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, drive to Syabrubesi
Day 2: Syabru Besi (1430m) to Lama Hotel (2500m)
Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3400m)
Day 4: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) + short hike to Kyanjin Ri Viewpoint (4700m)
Day 5: Long day hike (11 hours) to Tsergo Ri (4980m)
Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500m)
Day 7: [...]

TCM massage therapist Master Chan (not related to me) has given me a tube of Jump Start to try out. It’s some sort of ointment that improves muscle performance before exercise and speeds up recovery after exercise.
I brought one tube with me on my Kinabalu climb. Well, I’ve used it there and it works. [...]