Living at high altitudes could reduce risk of common disease, study suggests

High-altitude living may reduce diabetes risk as red blood cells act like glucose "sponges," absorbing sugar from bloodstream ...
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Extreme endurance exercise pushes red blood cells toward accelerated aging

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay ...
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RDW Blood Test

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...
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Red Blood Cells Soak Up Sugar at High Altitude

Scientists have discovered that red blood cells act as hidden glucose sponges in low-oxygen conditions, explaining why people ...