2007-01-25 22:10:48 · 5 answers · asked by Russell 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Gravity. Seriously, I am not pulling your leg here. Gravity and age cause the disks (cushions between the bones of your back bone) to compress as we age. This accounts for the majority of the loss of height. Bone de-calcification (loss) ads to the rest.
2007-01-25 22:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are old and they shrink because they are being sucked into a vortex that is located below them. its logan's run in real life. muh ha ha. minus the guns and jeweled hand.
2007-01-26 06:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by misstress n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degeneration of the bones, the spine in particular.
2007-01-26 06:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
age-related dehydration :)
2007-01-26 06:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same reason why there is chinese food.
2007-01-26 06:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋