A new study suggests being short could actually make you live longer than your peers.
French President Surrounds Himself by 20 'Short People' to 'Look Tall'
Known for being over sensitive about his height, French President Nicolas Sarkozy reportedly made twenty short people stand behind him, as he delivered a keynote televised speech recently.
Known for being over sensitive about his height, French President Nicolas Sarkozy reportedly made twenty short people stand behind him, as he delivered a keynote televised speech recently.
"The folks that were 5-2 and shorter lived the longest. The range was seen all the way across from being 5-foot tall to 6-foot tall. The taller you got, the shorter you lived," he said.
Researchers at the Kuakini Medical Center, the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine and U.S. Veterans Affairs worked on the study.
Link Between Genetic Deletions and Short Stature
Recent study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics suggests that uncommon genetic deletions are associated with short stature.
Recent study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics suggests that uncommon genetic deletions are associated with short stature.
"This study shows for the first time, that body size is linked to this gene," Dr. Willcox said.
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Longevity Gene may Boost Brain Power: Study
KLOTHO a variant of a longevity gene improves brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, says study.
KLOTHO a variant of a longevity gene improves brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, says study.
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Self-Forgiveness Linked to Longevity
There is a very close link between a person's ability to deal with stress and their long-term health, scientists have said.
There is a very close link between a person's ability to deal with stress and their long-term health, scientists have said.
