This Is Your Body In Space

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spent 286 days in space…but what is the impact of zero gravity on the human body? Medical teams rushed to put the astronauts on stretchers upon their return, as this much time in space weakens muscles. Being in space for a prolonged period of time can also build up fluids in the head, change the shape of the eye, and lead to cognitive decline. Dr. Vinay Gupta said the astronauts could need up to six weeks of rehabilitation. (dailymail.co.uk)