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Does your skull get thicker with age? The surprising truth about cranial changes

While the skull's overall dimensions typically stabilize by early adulthood, studies show that subtle, regional changes in thickness can occur over a lifetime. This leads many to question: does your skull get thicker with age? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no, involving nuanced processes of bone remodeling and sometimes, specific medical conditions.

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Does your skull get thicker as you age? A deep dive into aging and cranial bone health

Research using high-resolution CT scans on adults aged 20 to 100 has revealed complex and sex-dependent changes in cranial bone over time, with females experiencing notable cortical thinning. So, **does your skull get thicker as you age?** The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no, involving a balance of bone remodeling and density shifts.

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