How tall you are may heighten your risk for certain diseases. April 4, 2012— -- intro: Height has been linked to a range of health problems, from Alzheimer's and heart disease to multiple cancers ...
The fabled NBA coach Red Auerbach once quipped, “You can’t teach height.” This, of course, was in reference to a sport in which height is a practical necessity. But why is it that tall people enjoy an ...
The average height for women in the United States is about 5 foot 4 inches (or about 63.7 inches) tall. The average height has increased over time. As of 2016, the average height for American women 20 ...