My first visit to high altitude didn’t go well. I was at a training camp in the French Alps, and on one of our easy days my ...

Reducing calorie intake helps cancer-fighting immune cells do their jobs more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators. The findings lay the groundwork for ...

At 5,100 meters above sea level, oxygen levels are roughly half of what they are at sea level. Most visitors struggle to walk, sleep, or think clearly. Yet in this settlement, people live here ...

If you’ve ever been told to “take a deep breath” during a stressful moment, know that this advice isn’t merely a platitude—it’s backed by science. Research shows conscious breathing comes with a host ...

The act of breathing has been central to life on Earth since the beginning, and the average human will take more than 600 million breaths in a single lifetime. But there’s a specific group of humans—a ...

Installing a smart meter could help you pay less for your energy, but not everyone is convinced by the technology. While gas and electricity prices today are far below their peak during the 2022 ...

Jenna Demmer is a writer and editor that specializes in health. She has covered many topics including infectious diseases, women's health, mental health, sleep, and more. She has written for more than ...

Sometimes being overweight can put pressure on joints like your knees and hips. If you have joint issues like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), your doctor may recommend weight loss to help relieve pain. One ...