Exercise — and echocardiograms — in space protected astronauts’ hearts in study

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What happened

If humans journey to Mars in 2035, exercise will be critical to keeping their hearts strong in microgravity.

Key facts

  • If humans journey to Mars in 2035, exercise will be critical to keeping their hearts strong in microgravity.
  • Reported by STAT and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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