You ever wonder if all that jumping in volleyball might actually stretch you out a bit? You’re not the only one—I’ve had teens, especially during peak puberty years, ask me if spiking balls and diving for serves could be their secret weapon to getting taller. Now, I get it. You see athletes with long limbs, …
You ever hear someone say “Eat more apples, they’ll make you taller”? Yeah, I grew up hearing that too. It sounds almost too simple, right? Like, if height were hiding in the fruit bowl all along, we’d all be NBA recruits by now. But here’s the thing—I’ve worked in the nutrition space long enough to …
You ever look back at an old photo and think, “Wait… when did I get taller than my dad?” Yeah, growth sneaks up like that. But here’s the thing—your height doesn’t just shoot up randomly. It follows a biological rhythm that’s wired deep into your bones (literally—your growth plates are the timekeepers). Understanding when you …
You ever wonder why so many people ask “does walking make you taller?” I’ve been writing about height growth for years now, and I still see that question pop up all over forums, YouTube comments, even from teens in my inbox. It’s one of those things that feels like it could be true—because walking seems …
You ever wonder if the way you sleep could actually mess with—or help—your height? Yeah, I didn’t buy it either at first. But after digging into the science (and testing a few things myself), I realized your sleep posture does way more than just affect your neck in the morning. It’s actually linked to growth …
You ever stand in front of a height chart at the doctor’s office and just wonder—Is this it? Am I done? If you’re around 20, that question hits different. I get it. You’re technically an adult, but your body still feels like it’s got some unfinished business. Maybe your growth plates are still open (they …
You know, as someone who’s spent years digging into the science behind child development—and fielding more than a few late-night questions from anxious parents—I’ve learned one thing for sure: not all supplements are created equal. When it comes to supporting your child’s brain health and height growth, credibility matters just as much as ingredients. That’s …
I’ll be honest—when I first started digging into the science of how our diet shapes human height, starch wasn’t exactly the first thing I expected to find at the center of the conversation. Protein? Sure. Calcium? Obviously. But starch? That one caught me off guard. And yet, the more I looked into it, the more …
Twelve is a weird age, isn’t it? One minute your kid’s tripping over their shoelaces, the next they’ve shot up three inches and none of their pants fit. I’ve talked to enough parents—and puzzled over enough growth charts—to know that this stage can feel like a mix of mystery, myth, and mild panic. “Is my …
When you start looking at average height in the U.S., it’s tempting to think of it as just a trivia number—like who’s taller, men or women, or how Americans compare with other countries. But in reality, average stature is tracked for much bigger reasons. The CDC and large national surveys like NHANES don’t just measure …