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People shrink as they age. It seems strange, but there are simple scientific explanations for why you get smaller as you get older. It's all in the discs. Over time, discs in the back, which act as shock absorbers and are filled with a gel-like fluid, begin to dehydrate. This process causes the discs to shrink, and the spinal column compresses.
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No, people do not naturally shrink in height as they age. However, the spinal discs may dehydrate and compress over time, causing a slight decrease in height. Posture and bone health also play a role in maintaining height as one ages.
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∙ 12y agoPeople tend to shrink as they age, due to the effects of gravity and the compression of the vertebral discs....even if they "stand up straight"...which can be another reason for shrinkage. I'm sure there are other degenerative diseases which cause shrinkage, but gravity is one that affects us all (unless we live in the water or in zero gravity) I have lost about an inch in my 64 years....;-(
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∙ 9y agoOlder people do shrink, yes, as the body's skeleton begins to desiccate, that is, dry out.
Most noticeably people get shorter in old age as the jelly filling their spinal column disks desiccates. The disk side walls begin bulging like the sidewalls of a car tire getting lower and lower in air. And just as the weight of the car on low-pressure tires sinks the car, so does the weight of the human body compress the disks and lower a person's height.
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∙ 16y agoYes, people over the age of 60 do tend to shrink as they age, this is because they lose calcium out of their bones.
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∙ 11y agopeople do not SHRINK.. Its the bones which shrink with age and your muscles are loosen up.They make you feel shrink in size.
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∙ 15y agoyes they can if they get ostioporosis it causes their spine to shrink and they lose height
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∙ 7y agoPeople shrink with age because they lose bone density.
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Do tall people shrink more or less?
Tall people tend to shrink less than shorter individuals as they age. This is because taller people have larger bones and more cartilage in between their vertebrae, which helps to maintain their height as they get older. Shorter individuals typically lose more height due to compression of their spinal discs and other factors.
What is the third form of shrink?
The third form of shrink(i.e. to minimize something in size or miniature things) is Shrunk
When do humans begin to shrink?
Humans typically begin to shrink in height around the age of 40, with the rate of shrinking increasing as they get older. This shrinking is primarily due to age-related changes in the spinal discs and vertebral bones.
Can the cerebellum shrink which inturn affects coordination and balance?
Yes, the cerebellum can shrink due to various factors such as aging, injury, or certain medical conditions. When the cerebellum shrinks, it can affect coordination, balance, and motor skills as it is responsible for fine-tuning movements and maintaining balance in the body.
Why do you shrink when you age?
As we age, we tend to shrink due to several reasons such as loss of bone density, changes in posture, and disc degeneration in the spine. These factors can lead to a decrease in height over time.
Can you shrink?
You can not shrink, the reason people say older people shrink is because they get a hunch in their back.
How much do you shrink in the day?
People don't shrink, idiot.
How do people get shorter?
they "shrink" when they get older :)
Do people really shrink?
it is very rare that people can shrink scientists can make potions that shrink and make you biggger again if you know a scientest you can ask if he can then you/someone can go in your kids toys and stuff=)
Do people with AIDS head shrink?
No it does not.definatly not!
Why do people put hairspray on there tights?
to make them shrink i guess ? (:
Do tall people shrink more than short people?
Yes, taller people shrink more due to gravity pulling on their vetebras and bones. Also, many tall people have some form of scoliosis or other curvature of the spine.
Why do elderly people shrink over time?
In our back's we have intervertebral discs. As people age these discs get smaller. So in a sense, yes, one can say that elderly people shrink.
What is the future tense of shrink?
The future tense of "shrink" is "will shrink."
What will the people who do not shrink from service deserve?
The love and thanks of man and woman
What causes a human to shrink?
osteoporosis causes people to look as if they are shrinking
How do you shrink your self with the shrink ray gun from the store on poptropica?
You can only shrink other people not yourself
