Controlled inhalation of thin air may alleviate Parkinson's symptoms

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Breathing thin air, such as that found at high mountain summits, is usually taxing on the body. However, a study conducted at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil showed that short, controlled exposure to low-oxygen air is safe and does not interfere with sleep. This exposure can also modulate hormones and markers associated with inflammation in people with Parkinson's disease. These…

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