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Do fingers get wider as you age? The surprising truth about aging hands

According to a study published in 1979, the average finger and phalanx width statistically increases with age in both men and women. So, while your bones stop growing in your teens, yes, your fingers can indeed get wider as you age due to natural changes in soft tissue, joints, and underlying health conditions.

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