Friday, 22 March 2024

Space Sickness

Living for long periods of time in space can cause a range of illnesses. One such illness is Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome. The sickness is caused by fluids flowing into the head because the lower portion of your body forces blood upward. 
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NASA was recently experimenting with cuff clothing you wear to help put pressure on your body and decrease the sickness. 

Source NASA.gov