Trần Nguyễn Hoa Linh

Here’s what I know—at 19, the whole “you’re done growing” thing gets thrown around a lot, especially in the U.S. where we tend to treat age like a light switch. One day you’re a teen, next day—boom—no more height gains. But is that really how the body works? Well, not exactly. You see, growth isn’t … Read more

I’ll be honest with you—height is one of those topics that people obsess over, and I get why. When I was younger, I spent hours searching things like “how to grow taller fast naturally” or “height increase tips”, hoping for some magic trick. What I’ve learned over the years, both from studying endocrinology and just … Read more

When I was a teenager, I remember a friend swearing that doing 100 push-ups every morning would make him taller. You see, that’s one of those fitness myths that just won’t go away—whether push-ups for height actually work, whether they “stretch” growth plates, or if When I was younger, I used to wonder the same … Read more

There’s something kind of universal about staring in the mirror at 16 and wondering, “Is this it? Or do I still have a shot at growing a few more inches?” I’ve been there—awkwardly slouching in photos next to taller friends, Googling “how to grow taller as a teenager” at 1 a.m., half-hoping there’s some magical … Read more

When I first started learning about height growth, I’ll admit, growth hormone sounded like some sci-fi booster shot. But really, it’s just your body’s own natural “growth signal,” made by the pituitary gland—this tiny, pea-sized thing tucked under your brain that pulls way more weight than most people realize. You see, growth hormone (often called … Read more

Back in school, I remember how much height seemed to matter—whether it was lining up for basketball tryouts, standing next to friends in photos, or just wanting that extra boost of confidence walking down the hallway. Height, for better or worse, carries a certain weight in how people see themselves (and how others see them … Read more

I’ve been around long enough to hear just about every theory out there—especially when it comes to growth. Parents, coaches, even the teenagers themselves—they’re all asking the same thing: Can whey protein actually make you taller? You walk into any health store in the U.S. and there it is—row after row of protein powders, mostly … Read more