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What age do your hips stop widening? The surprising science of adult bone growth

According to a study published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, the pelvis continues to grow and widen in both men and women well after height has peaked. The question, **what age do your hips stop widening**, therefore has a surprising answer that sheds light on the complex process of aging and skeletal change.

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Do your hips get larger with age? The truth about age-related body changes

According to research published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, studies have shown that the width of the pelvis can continue to grow long after skeletal maturity. This surprising fact helps answer the common question: do your hips get larger with age, or is it just weight gain?

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Do Your Hips Get Wider As You Age? The Surprising Truth About Your Aging Body

According to a study published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, the pelvic bones of adults continue to grow wider long after height stops increasing, a phenomenon observed in both men and women. So, do your hips get wider as you age? Yes, they do, and the cause is more complex than simple weight gain.

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Do hips go wider with age? Unpacking the Truth Behind Body Changes

According to research published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, the pelvic bones can continue to widen long after skeletal maturity. This discovery reveals that a person's hips can indeed expand with age, a phenomenon previously attributed solely to an increase in body fat.

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