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Is it possible to randomly get shorter? Unpacking the science of height fluctuations

While it's not possible to wake up randomly shorter in a dramatic, permanent way, a person's height does fluctuate slightly throughout the day due to natural spinal compression. This minor daily change is a normal physiological phenomenon, but a significant, unexplained loss of height is not random and can signal an underlying health issue.

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Is it possible to become shorter? Debunking the Myths of Height Reduction

It's a fact that nearly 80 percent of people will lose an inch or two in height over their lifetime due to the natural aging process. For those who might feel self-conscious about their height, the question, "is it possible to become shorter?" often arises, leading to a host of misunderstandings about what is medically and practically achievable.

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