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How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness?

Oct 23, 2008
The podcast discusses how Tibetans have adapted to living at high altitudes, avoiding altitude sickness. It explores their unique abilities to thrive in hypoxic environments and compares their adaptations with those of Andeans. The hosts also touch on the upcoming 2024 Olympics, home value tips, and health insights.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
High Altitude Living in Tibet and How Tibetans Avoid Altitude Sickness
02:33 • 2min
3
Adaptations to High Altitude Living
04:31 • 7min
4
Altitude adaptation of Tibetans and Andeans
11:22 • 2min
5
Discussion on the 2024 Olympics, home value, and health insights
12:54 • 3min