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Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body

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Physiological Challenges of Space Travel

This chapter delves into the physiological changes astronauts face in space, emphasizing fluid shifts that impact vision and heart health. It highlights significant research findings, including the TWINS and Cardinal Heart Studies, and discusses the reactivation of viruses like shingles in the microgravity environment.

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