Danger at Elevation from High Altitude Pulmonary Edema Mountaineering does not come without a certain risk. The obvious dangers of physical injury come to mind when planning an expedition, but hidden physiological factors can also prove fatal. One of these conditions is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which stems from a failure to properly acclimatize to a higher elevation, and can lead to a more fatal illness known […] Brains Alex Mangels | February 1, 2021 0 Comments
Breathing: The Key To Good Performance Breathing provides the body and mind the oxygen it needs to function. We can live for some days without water and several weeks without food, but only a few minutes without oxygen. And even so, how often do you pay attention to your breathing. Breathing is the priority and vital function for the survival of every living being, and also […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | July 20, 2020 0 Comments
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