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A member asked:
Can sleep deprivation make you shorter? im tall , could it make me shorter, can my genetic let it be possible? i dont want it to happen
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No: sleep deprivation not a good idea at UR age, but it won't make U shorter..
Answered 5/8/2016
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No: Sleep deprivation will not make you shorter. Sleep deprivation, however, is not a good thing for your mind or body for about a million other reasons. SD can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes, weight gain, memory loss, irritability, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Just don't do it--even if it won't shrink you.
Answered 3/20/2018
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