LibertyLizard comments on Found a few marvellous 1970s illustrations of space habitation

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Maybe... or would your body simply rot away faster since you aren't using it as much? I would be inclined to think the latter.

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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I suspect they'd need to do some power lifting to avoid accelerated osteoporosis in the lower gravity, as the bones do indeed require to be put under strain and shock to stay healthy.

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[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago

Depends on how active you are and how low the gravity is. A lower gravity like on Mars would be probably be more helpful than harmful for elderly people.

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