The astronauts who spent weeks in Skylab learned that their bodies behaved differently in space than on Earth. Birdlegs Legs become thinner and thinner as time passes. The muscles of the legs push fluids and blood upward, which decreases the size of the thighs and calves. The waist becomes smaller by 3 to 5 inches due to an upward shift of the internal organs. Face Loose flesh rises, giving the face a high-cheekboned look.
Bags appear under the eyes, veins in the forehead swell, and the whole face looks puffy.
At first the body feels lightheaded and nauseated, or sick to the stomach. The Learning Network Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.