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Height linked to differences in cognitive ability, groundbreaking study finds

Researcher unveiled a crucial link—affecting infants as young as six months old—between the physical stature and their cognitive abilities

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Scientists solved the mystery of why some people are scared of heights

Researchers are closer than ever to understanding the intricate workings of the human brain that contribute to this pervasive fear.

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Scientists may have discovered why some people are scared of heights

Fear of heights, while commonly experienced, can escalate to a debilitating extent in certain individuals.

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Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions

Height may be an unrecognized but biologically important and unchangeable risk factor for several common health conditions.

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Protein boosts height growth in girls, study finds

an average increase of about seven grams of protein daily above the intake guidelines leads on average to an increase in height of one cm.