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Can Height Be Increased Now?

Hello dr,I have a problem of a short height.i am 32 nw,wt 65kg,ht 5.3. I have started some sthing exercises daily in the evening like hanging frma iron bar,cobra streching etc. Is there a chance of increase in my height now? If yes, kindly guide me and let me know what exercise i shud do, is it correct what i am doing currently, wat should be or not my diet? Please guide me. Thank you. Br, Mithun
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Height does not after a particular age. A person achieves his maximum height mostly by the end of adolescence. I suggest you not to over-burden your body to increase height but yes, exercise and healthy diet are always good to stay healthy.
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Can Height Be Increased Now?

Height does not after a particular age. A person achieves his maximum height mostly by the end of adolescence. I suggest you not to over-burden your body to increase height but yes, exercise and healthy diet are always good to stay healthy.