Sluggish movement at altitude is partly a brain effect

[Tinkerbell]

An interesting article for those who spend time at altitude.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20...ffect.html

[elperronegro]

I certainly notice decreased brain function above 3000m. When trying to talk spanish I forget genders, tenses etc. Brain can't work as quick and I can't even be bothered to correct mistakes.

[La Gringa]

Thanks for that Kiersten..the human body has a great capacity for survival doesn't it...and confirms that the pain in my legs is really all in my mind !!!

[Tinkerbell]

The body is just an amazing machine, I really should not abuse it as much as I do. Think I might send the article to Wael as he studies brain waves under stress, be interesting to see what he thinks about it. Will up date this post once ive had a reply.