Training at low to moderate altitudes (~ 1600–2400 m) is a common approach used by
endurance athletes to provide a distinctive environmental stressor to augment training …

Increased oxidative stress, defined as an imbalance between prooxidants and antioxidants,
resulting in molecular damage and disruption of redox signaling, is associated with …

The equivalent air altitude model, often employed in altitude medicine research and
interventional settings, stipulates that different combinations of barometric pressure (PB) and …

Background High altitude illness (HAI) is a term used to describe a group of cerebral and
pulmonary syndromes that can occur during travel to elevations above 2500 metres (8200 …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which only
symptomatic treatments are available. Both preclinical and clinical studies suggest that …

Oxidative stress is the core of most pathological situations, and its attribution toward disease
conversion is not yet well established. The adaptive capacity of a cell can overcome ROS …

Background Various altitude training regimes, systematically used to improve oxygen
carrying capacity and sports performance, have been associated with increased oxidative …

Several studies have assessed the effects of intermittent hypoxia-normoxia training (IHNT),
intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training (IHHT), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on aging …

Living high-training low (LHTL) is performed by competitive athletes expecting to improve
their performance in competitions at sea level. However, the beneficial effects of LHTL …

Muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a group of inherited degenerative muscle disorders
characterized by a progressive skeletal muscle wasting. Respiratory impairments and …