Guy Hajj-Boutros, Vita Sonjak, Andréa Faust, Sharmila Balram, Jean-Christophe Lagacé, Philippe St-Martin, Donya Naz Divsalar, Farshid Sadeghian, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Andrew P Blaber, Isabelle J Dionne, Simon Duchesne, Saija Kontulainen, Olga Theou, José A Morais
Weightlessness during spaceflight can harm various bodily systems, including bone density, muscle mass, strength and cognitive functions. Exercise appears to somewhat counteract these effects. A terrestrial model for this is head-down bedrest (HDBR), simulating gravity loss. This mirrors challenges faced by older adults in extended bedrest and space environments. The first Canadian study, backed by the Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canadian Frailty Network, aims to explore these issues...
February 19, 2024: Experimental Physiology