This is why you shrink as you get older

“Are you getting taller, or am I just getting shorter?” That’s a question you might have heard at least once or twice from elderly members of your family growing up. While you probably laughed it off, some humans actually do get shorter as they grow older. In fact, the reason why humans shrink is actually essential to keeping up with your health.

While everyone is different biologically, everyone gets shorter as they age. However, it’s how short you get that can really tell you something about your health...