They were never held back by height limits at the amusement park. Bring on the roller coasters if you dare! Being tall means your baby fat probably spread out more quickly than your friends. Something about those long legs and arms makes us think it will be easier for them to reach the net, kick the ball and basically move faster than everyone else. Large crowd at an outdoor concert or show? Not a problem for a tall person.
Some of the best views are from up there. While many factors may contribute including the Mediterranean diet and a lively social life — one possible reason may be that the people are a little on the short side, with an average male height of around cm or 5ft 3in for the oldest generation.
Since healthier children tend to grow taller, you might expect height to be a good indicator of overall fitness. When other factors such as diet and healthcare have been taken into account, however, taller people seem to suffer as they get older. For instance, the bigger you are, the more cells you have in your body, increasing the risk of mutations developing that could cause cancer. A larger body may also have to burn more energy, increasing the build-up of toxic by-products that could contribute to general wear and tear.
The results could knock years off your life ; among those long-lived citizens of Sardinia, the tallest people lived for about two years less than their shorter neighbours.
Another study, of 1. Do taller people have an easier ride through life? Happiness Despite these slight risks to your health, there is a silver lining to being tall: various studies have found that the greater your height, the higher you score on measures of happiness and enjoyment of life. This probably returns to the fact that your height can influence your career prospects and helps you to earn more money, meaning that taller people may have a slightly easier ride through life.
All of these factors are mere correlations, of course. There are plenty of exceptions that break all the rules. In Depth Human. Tall vs short: Which is it better to be?
Share using Email. By David Robson 29th September Is bigger better, or do the best things really come in small packages? I used to be burdened by all the disadvantages of being really tall but now I started to focus more on the advantages: 1. Tall is more attractive.
It can model better. You look less fat than others and gaining a few pounds won't look obvious Share Facebook. Add Opinion. Agree with you man, it's awesome being tall I am 6'2 only but where I am from I am considered a giant.
Though I would like to be 6'4 or 6'5 maybe, not taller than that. Is this still revelant? Dude Indian and 5' I'm adorable af I'll keep my 5'1 height, thanks. Would you lady go out with a man who is 6'9"? Show All Show Less. Height is not really the first thing I'd see in relationships XD. Sign Up Now! Related myTakes. Show All. Why Jesus said you should not be discouraged when people insult you. What I like the most about faith and religion and church.
Sort Girls First Guys First. Mustachekitteh 6. I've always liked my height and would hate to be any taller. Being tall at your old age hurts your body like hell. In the picture showing that really tall guy just proves it because he's having to use 2 canes just to walk. I'm glad I'm not as tall as him lol. Xper 6. BiscuitesSwag Yoda.
Yeah, diss us short people. Okay, keep calm people, I'm joking. XD By the way, 2 isn't always true. Akiman Xper 3. You've got some deep-rooted issues, pal. The scale in which I would set your insecurity in has not been invented yet. Let's break down your "reasons": 1. You start off good here. Its literal, although I'm almost sure you didn't mean it that way. Perhaps some people never deemed your worth so you must compensate with height.
Being 7 feet tall will not guarantee a sprinter. In fact some people whose height are between - 6'4 are usually in a good spot to run fast. But you forget science. There is a point where speed and gravity slope downward as you are taller. Remember, it takes a lot more energy to move when you are tall, a lot more even, when you are running. The greatest minds to have ever walked on Earth have been average height. Also, where do you get that fact from? Sources, buddy God complex.
Ego level to the max. Beauty isn't attached to height. Have you seen Kareem Abdul? Your insecure of your looks, so you need to compare yourself to family? And this is an actual fact. Tall people have higher chances of heart-related diseases. Dont ask for source, use google. I dont even I love your enthusiasm and positive outlook, although it is humorously misplaced. Case and point: That picture you uploaded says it all. That doest look like fun, needing TWO canes to just balance yourself.
The hell you think we are.. Your logic eludes me
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