October 16, 2025: The Height Puzzle

Are we shrinking?

According to experts, after age 40, our height drops about 1 cm per decade. Why? Spinal discs dry out and compress, like sponges left in the sun.

With posture changes and weaker muscles, it’s a slow ride to the basement.

But there are ways to pump the brakes:

• Stretch often

• Lift weights

• Get calcium with vitamin D

• Skip tobacco

• Go easy on alcohol

Aging and gravity are nonnegotiable. Physical change is inevitable.

But we still have some control. While none of us can dodge life’s forces, we can always choose our “posture” — how we respond. The fight is more than bones and muscles.

Train your mind to climb not crouch. Stand tall, no matter the challenges.

Shrinking speeds up only when effort slows down, so keep your spine strong and your spirit stronger.

Aim for a life lived upward, not downward.