space medicine

It goes without saying that space exploration has allowed us to understand our solar system, our planet, energy, weather and the very roots of our existence more than ever before. But did you know we’ve also learnt loads about the human body and medicine?

Daniel has been interested in space since he was a child and when he realised he could study it as part of his degree it seemed like too good an opportunity to miss. Dan has been to NASA, shaken hands with astronauts and lectures in Space Medicine. In fact it was from his passion for space medicine that the initial idea for stealth health came to light. Astronauts are a microcosm of preventative medicine - you have to make sure they’re healthy enough to travel, and then keep them healthy while they’re up there. It’s prevention, telemedicine, remote monitoring and manipulation of the environment for health every step of the way. Decades of working with astronauts has now informed our understanding of bone and muscle development, balance, blood pressure, circadian rhythms and so much more.

It’s fair to say that ideas behind Stealth Health were born in Space. Check out this video to find out more!