They call it the “death zone.” It’s a stretch of Mount Everest that’s about 26,000 feet up and is strewn with something like 200 corpses permanently frozen into the landscape —a warning to other ...

During a hiking trip, a friend relayed a piece of advice she’d received: To prevent altitude sickness, take an antacid. Now, when she and her husband head to the mountains, they chew on Tums. Hmm.

The snow is flying, your skis are waxed, the mountain beckons — and you feel rotten, like you drank too much last night. You've got altitude sickness. Air at 8,000 feet contains 25 percent less oxygen ...

Q I get headaches at high altitude. Is there anything I can do to prevent them? A About one in four persons who climb to altitudes 8,500 feet above sea level develops intense, throbbing headaches and ...

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You’ve finally made it on vacation, whether it’s a scenic winding mountain road trip, a boating excursion or a plane ride to the beach. Just as you are starting to relax and enjoy yourself, a wave of ...

Ever felt queasy on a winding mountain drive or dizzy during a boat ride? You’re not alone. Motion sickness is the unwelcome travel companion that can turn an exciting journey into a miserable ...

If you’re prone to motion sickness, you know the feeling of panic that comes with the onset of symptoms like nausea, dizziness and an upset stomach. Motion sickness manifests in different ways and ...