It may be time to reconsider the adage that bigger is better, for a new study has shown that traditional hunter-gatherers in Tanzania don't consider height to be an important factor when choosing a partner, as compared to western women, who favor tall men.
Previous studies have shown that when finding a mate, tall men have advantages, as they are more likely to marry, and produce more offspring on average. But most of those studies are based on western data.
Does Yoga help you grow Taller?
Yoga is one very effective exercise – to add a few inches to your height -- when done correctly and diligently. With yoga a person can cleanse oneself physically as well as improve their mental faculties.
Yoga is one very effective exercise – to add a few inches to your height -- when done correctly and diligently. With yoga a person can cleanse oneself physically as well as improve their mental faculties.
They looked at the height and weight of married couples, as well the number of marriages per person, reports New Scientist.
The researchers found that out of 46 women questioned, only one said she preferred 'big' men, and neither sex was influenced by size in their choice of partner.
Grow as tall as you want
The mantra to increase your child’s height is by giving a nudge to your child’s Growth Hormone by ensuring a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep.
The mantra to increase your child’s height is by giving a nudge to your child’s Growth Hormone by ensuring a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep.
The study has been published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.
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Grow Taller
Are you worried that your child will be short - follow our five simple tips to ensure that your child's full height potential is realized.
Are you worried that your child will be short - follow our five simple tips to ensure that your child's full height potential is realized.
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Where Height is the Downfall- Tall Men More Prone to Prostate Cancer
Your tallness might be giving you an edge over others, but the 'leggy' factor may put men at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, according to British researchers.
Your tallness might be giving you an edge over others, but the 'leggy' factor may put men at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, according to British researchers.
