Heading to the mountains? Learn how to avoid altitude sickness and make the most of your high-elevation adventure with these ...

An expert headache specialist answers common questions about environmental triggers of migraine, from weather to allergies to ...

Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by severe headache pain, nausea, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and sound. Seizures happen when you have abnormal surges of electrical ...

Not all headaches are created equal. That pain could be anything from a simple tension headache to something requiring medical attention. Understanding the different types of headaches and their ...

AMS is the most common and mild form of altitude illness, typically manifesting as a headache plus other symptoms like nausea and lethargy. The typical advice for AMS is that you should stop ascending ...

AMS is the most common and mild form of altitude illness, typically manifesting as a headache plus other symptoms like nausea and lethargy. The typical advice for AMS is that you should stop ...

Although altitude training had been used for many years, the last few years it has become incredibly popular with endurance athletes. Athletes and trainers seem compelled to include hypoxia (real or ...

So, why do they happen? According to Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, a neurologist and headache medicine specialist at Hartford Healthcare in Connecticut: “Cognitive dysfunction is common during a ...

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is used for cosmetic and medical purposes, including migraine headache prevention. While Botox is generally safe, some people may experience side effects, including ...

Coors Field is located a mile above sea level (5,280 feet), and the pairing of thin air and altitude creates a different pitch path than the same balls thrown at sea level. Many hitters thrive at ...

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Ibuprofen can also be taken to prevent altitude sickness. Ibuprofen can be taken instead of Diamox or dexamethasone, but only if those medications cannot be taken due to allergies or intolerance.