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Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain. Here’s what to know about cerebrospinal fluid disorders
Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go unnoticed until something goes wrong.
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After Going to Space, You Need to Spend At Least Three Years on Earth Recovering From Brain Damage
Time in space also exposes the human body to unhealthy doses of ... too much time aloft can cause the brain’s ventricles—cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid that cushion the brain ...
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Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain
WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - Space can be an unfriendly place for the human ... may impact the brain's ability to cope with fluid shifts in microgravity. For example, if the ventricles are ...
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Space Travel Can Change Astronauts’ Brains for Years
The microgravity in space affects the human body and even changes the ... As a result, more fluid accumulates, and the brain’s ventricles expand to hold more of it, Seidler tells Science News ...