Bobby Brady used to hang from the swing set. Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain (7’1”) used to be asked, “How’s the weather up there?” more times than he could count. Neither individual had control over their height but like the rest of us it can have an impact on our overall health, depending on our weight. The average woman is 5’5”, while men are slightly taller at 5’9”. As you age your height will change due to bone loss. Start getting measured annually after 50 years of age. In an effort to reduce the amount of bone loss engage in weight barring activity (i.e., weight training) on a regular basis.