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To counter the effect of sitting too much, try astronaut training

To counter the effect of sitting too much, try astronaut training

Comment this story Comment Exercise like an astronaut and you may avoid the unhealthy effects of sitting too long, according to recent studies on the benefits of space workouts. The research, which involved astronauts on the International Space Station and bedridden volunteers in Houston, suggests that the right combination of scientifically tested exercises can avoid …

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ESA nominates an astronaut candidate with a physical disability, in a first

ESA nominates an astronaut candidate with a physical disability, in a first

John McFall is a trainee in trauma and orthopedic surgery in England. In 2014 he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Cardiff University School of Medicine and until 2016 was a medical doctor with the British National Health Service. Married with three children, McFall, 41, spends his free time running and mountain …

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