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Did you know that after age 40, the average person loses about half an inch in height per decade? While some height loss is natural, you can take proactive steps. This guide explores how to stop decreasing height and protect your bones.
By age 30, most people have reached their peak bone mass, and the gradual process of bone loss begins. While it is a natural part of aging, there are many proactive strategies to help you prevent height loss and maintain a strong skeletal structure for years to come.
According to University Hospitals, nearly 80 percent of people will lose an inch or two of height as they age, with the process starting long before you might notice. So, at what age does shrinking start? The gradual loss of height is a normal, though often unwelcome, part of the aging process.
