India, Nov. 10 -- You may notice your grandparents slouching or appearing significantly shorter than they once were. Height loss can occur as one ages, but a noticeable reduction in height may be a sign of an underlying bone health problem and should not be dismissed as a normal part of ageing.

Dr G V Reddy, consultant in orthopaedics at Manipal Hospital, Vijayawada, walked us through what kind of height reduction is normal and what is not.He said a small reduction in height over the years can be normal, but a noticeable loss may signal osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to fracture.ALSO READ: Can weak bones raise Alzheimer's risk? Experts reveal the bone-brain connection

Dr Reddy noted that height l...