Could something as simple as the geographic area in which you live contribute to your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or suffering a stroke? A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology, ...
Jan 30, 2017
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The ethics of using medications to improve performance and increase the likelihood of success in high-altitude climbing remains a controversial topic, and a new study that asked climbers of Mount Everest their opinions and ...
Dec 14, 2016
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To better understand why some people adapt well to life at high altitude while others don't, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine studied red blood cells derived from representatives of both ...
Nov 7, 2016
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Drug taking at high altitude is variably intended to enhance performance, prevent or alleviate the debilitating effects of altitude, or for pleasurable use. In some cases, certain drugs can be advantageous and even life-saving, ...
Oct 25, 2016
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Altitude training is a popular method for athletes wanting to improve their physical performance. At high altitudes oxygen levels are blood cells. This enables an enhanced performance at lower altitudes because more oxygen ...
May 3, 2016
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(HealthDay)—People with heart disease should take a number of precautions if they travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, an expert suggests.
Nov 25, 2015
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Ever since human beings first began climbing the world's tallest mountains, they have struggled with a basic problem: altitude sickness, caused by lower air pressures which affect the ability of our bodies to take up oxygen.
Oct 12, 2015
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A common heart feature long thought to have negligible effects on human health and performance may be problematic at high altitude, according to University of Oregon researchers.
Jun 30, 2015
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Lofty living may make babies vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome, according to a Colorado study that found higher risks above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
May 25, 2015
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(HealthDay)—People who live at higher altitudes are less likely to become overweight or obese, a new study suggests.
May 8, 2015
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