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Can Your Tongue Get Bigger as You Age? Debunking the Myth

According to a 2002 study published in PubMed, the mean cross-sectional area of tongue muscle fibers may increase into old age, especially after 70, challenging assumptions about bodily changes. This research helps address the question: can your tongue get bigger as you age? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.

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