Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 meters above sea level in southern Peru, where the Andes and the Amazon ...

Hiking to Machu Picchu is a dream experience, but its high altitude can put a damper on your plans. Try this local tea to help fight off altitude sickness.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to have a direct impact on heart attack and stroke risk — but a new study has revealed its surprising link to brain health. In a large, randomized ...