How Does Space Change Your Brain?

Space travel affects the human body, particularly the brain, in various ways. While astronauts take precautions to protect muscles and bones, the impact on the brain is less understood. Studies show changes in brain areas like the cerebellum and motor cortex, affecting movement and balance. Cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, are also impacted, with astronauts experiencing 'space fog.' Brain imaging reveals physical changes, including size variations in certain brain parts. These changes may not fully revert after returning to Earth. Future research aims to explore these effects further, especially for long-duration missions like those to Mars.

What precautions do astronauts take to prevent their muscles and bones from adapting too well to space life?

How do astronauts' cognitive abilities change during space travel, according to the studies mentioned?

What changes were observed in the frontal pole of the brain after space flights?

What did researchers find regarding the size of the holes in astronauts' brains after returning from space?

What are the implications of the findings on astronauts' brain changes for future space missions, especially to Mars?