Welcome back to Earth: Say goodbye to blurry eyes, puffy faces, ‘chicken legs’ and a little extra height

Down to their very DNA, astronauts’ bodies can change in weird and sometimes significant ways, particularly during a long flight high above the Earth: They start to elongate, often developing a taller “space height” and because human bodies are mostly liquid, redistribution of fluids may also give them “chicken legs” and a “puffy head.” Once they’re back, that all starts to readjust.

​ Down to their very DNA, astronauts’ bodies can change in weird and sometimes significant ways, particularly during a long flight high above the Earth: They start to elongate, often developing a taller “space height” and because human bodies are mostly liquid, redistribution of fluids may also give them “chicken legs” and a “puffy head.” Once they’re back, that all starts to readjust. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN