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NASA Astronauts Fight Space-Related Health Challenges

3/23/2025

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NASA astronauts undergo remarkable transformations in space, battling muscle loss, weakened bones, and vision changes caused by microgravity. Their hearts struggle, and immune systems falter, heightening infection risks. To combat these challenges, astronauts engage in rigorous daily workouts and constant health monitoring, safeguarding their well-being on long missions beyond Earth.

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NASA astronauts undergo remarkable transformations in space, battling muscle loss, weakened bones, and vision changes caused by microgravity. Their hearts struggle, and immune systems falter, heightening infection risks. To combat these challenges, astronauts engage in rigorous daily workouts and constant health monitoring, safeguarding their well-being on long missions beyond Earth.