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Does head circumference decrease with age? The surprising truth about aging and your skull

While it's a common assumption that a person's body and bones shrink with age, leading to a smaller frame, research shows that head circumference does not decrease with age. In fact, studies have noted that adult head circumference can remain stable or even slightly increase over time due to various factors, challenging the idea that our heads shrink with the rest of our bodies.

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