Chapter
The Effects of Spine and Disc Degeneration
56:10 - 59:10 (03:00)
As we age, our intervertebral discs lose hydration, which results in the loss of height due to the spine's degeneration. The loss is due to the discs on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine losing a minimum of one-sixteenth of an inch in height each, causing a loss of over an inch in height over time.
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As we age, the intervertebral discs in our backs lose hydration, causing us to shrink.
56:10 - 57:04 (00:54)
Aging
Summary
As we age, the intervertebral discs in our backs lose hydration, causing us to shrink. Additionally, our muscles and tissues get tighter, and poor posture exacerbates the issue.
ChapterThe Effects of Spine and Disc Degeneration
EpisodeNoise Pollution: Arrrgh!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode discusses the upcoming gaming and entertainment event in Fortnite, as well as a conversation about the potential of creating new senses for humans.
57:04 - 59:10 (02:06)
Gaming, Entertainment, Human Senses
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the upcoming gaming and entertainment event in Fortnite, as well as a conversation about the potential of creating new senses for humans.