How to Prevent Altitude Sickness Before you buckle up your pack and start ascending into the mountains, it’s important to understand what altitude sickness is, and how to prevent it.

Even the fittest people can still get mild to severe altitude sickness. Learn how to prevent altitude sickness and treat your symptoms.

Chinmay Sharma, a 27-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, died in Leh reportedly due to altitude sickness, which is caused by low levels of oxygen in the air. The man went to the high-altitude area on ...

For many adventurers, the attraction to breathtaking views on top of towering mountains is irresistible, but doctors are urging climbers to be aware of the dangers associated with altitude.

Climbing is hard in no small part because of how debilitating and unpredictable altitude sickness can be. This is how you prepare.

Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.

How to Prevent Altitude Sickness When Traveling to Machu Picchu Soak up the local culture and some extra oxygen at these high-elevation locales.

Car sickness can quickly ruin a journey by road. If it’s something you’re susceptible to, then you’ve probably learned to avoid reading while traveling—whether it’s a digital screen or a ...