Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

Do Pelvic Bones Expand with Age? The Surprising Truth About Adult Bone Growth

A 2011 study revealed that the width of the human pelvis continues to grow well into the 70s, challenging the long-held assumption that skeletal growth halts completely after puberty. This surprising finding sheds new light on the natural changes our bodies undergo, answering the question: **Do pelvic bones expand with age?**

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

Has anyone grown taller after 20? Understanding adult height changes

According to research from Healthline, most adults will not grow taller after their growth plates close, typically between the ages of 18 and 20. This article answers the question, **has anyone grown taller after 20**, and explores the biological factors and rare medical exceptions that influence a person's final height.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Can I still grow taller at 30? Understanding adult height

Genetics determines up to 80% of a person's final adult height. This biological blueprint means that for most people, the question, "Can I still grow taller at 30?" has a clear, science-based answer rooted in bone development and the closing of growth plates.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Can I still grow taller at 27?: What the science says

The majority of height growth concludes by the late teenage years, when the body's growth plates fuse and prevent any further elongation of the long bones. This brings into question for many adults: **Can I still grow taller at 27?** The scientific consensus indicates that significant height increase is not possible after this crucial developmental stage.

Read Healthy Aging
3 min

Can I still grow even if I'm 21? A look at late-stage development

For most people, a person’s height is determined largely by genetics, with over 60-80% of the variation attributed to hereditary factors. If you're wondering, 'Can I still grow even if I'm 21?', the answer involves understanding bone biology and late-stage physical development. This article will separate fact from fiction regarding adult height.

Read Healthy Aging
3 min

How much does head size change with age?

While the bony structure of the skull is mostly set by early adulthood, a 2008 study from Duke University revealed that certain facial bones continue to shift throughout life. Understanding how much head size changes with age requires looking beyond just the skull itself and considering other factors like tissue, hormones, and medical conditions.

Read Healthy Aging
7 min

Are you done growing at 25? The truth about adult height and growth

Height is primarily determined by genetics and, for most, the lengthening of bones stops by the time they reach their early twenties. So, when it comes to the question, "Are you done growing at 25?" the answer regarding height is almost certainly yes, though other forms of physical and mental growth continue throughout adulthood.

Read Healthy Aging