How Space Travel Impacts Human Health and Biology

Microgravity Effects: In space, the lack of gravity affects various bodily functions. Muscles and bones can weaken because they don’t have to support body weight. 

Fluid Redistribution: In microgravity, bodily fluids shift towards the upper body and head. This can result in facial swelling and pressure in the eyes

Radiation Exposure: Space travel exposes astronauts to higher levels of cosmic radiation than on Earth. 

Psychological Effects: The isolation and confinement experienced during long-duration space missions can impact mental health

Changes in Immune Function: Space travel can alter immune system responses, making astronauts more vulnerable to infections.

Altered Sleep Patterns: The absence of a regular day-night cycle in space can disrupt sleep patterns

Cardiovascular Changes: Spaceflight can affect the cardiovascular system, leading to changes in heart function and blood pressure regulation

Cardiovascular Changes: Spaceflight can affect the cardiovascular system, leading to changes in heart function and blood pressure regulation

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