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Space Travel Affects Human Aging

Updated 2026-05-23 20:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Studying the effects of space travel on astronauts could provide insights into how sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms, and social isolation impact aging here on Earth. Researchers believe these findings could help combat similar issues.

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New Scientist
Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation
2026-05-22 09:00 UTC
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