This goes out to anyone who has been asked, Hows the weather up there?
This goes out to anyone who has been asked hows the weather up there?
Its not easy sticking out among a crowd and unintentionally commanding attention when you enter a room.
In fact, it can be downright uncomfortable at times.
But in reality, tall people really are a head above the rest literally and figuratively.
Below are several magnificent reasons you should embrace your height.
Tall people may be smarter.
A University of Edinburgh study found that taller individualsmay be more intelligent.
Researchers examined more than 6,000 unrelated subjects and discovered there was asmall correlation between height and higher IQs.
You genius, you.
Your risk of diabetes is lower.
You might be more successful.
Forget commanding any old room you might take charge of the boardroom.
Research shows that CEOs aretaller on average.
Tall individuals may be paid more at work.
Take this to the bank.
You might be less likely to have dementia.
The link between height and dementia risk was also stronger in men than women.
Its important to note that being short isnt necessarily an indicator of dementia.
It could just be because shorter heights are associated with greater risk factors for the illness, likegenetics.
Youre at a lower risk for some heart disease.
Three cheers for a healthy heart.
Research shows taller individuals are less at risk forcongestive heart failure and coronary artery disease.
Tall people are happier.
Heres something to smile about: Tall individualsreport more positive emotions than shorter ones, according to one study.
Those with a greater stature were also less likely to report feelings of anger and sadness.
You might be more productive.
Your height could be an indicator of what you cross off your to-do list.
Youre seen as more confident.
Theres no excuse to not strut your stuff because the world sees you as a powerhouse anyway.
The weather really is great up here.
Ultimately, being tall rocks.
Youre able to reach things on high shelves.
You have unobstructed views at crowded concerts.
Youre better equipped to play basketball, if thats your thing.
You dominate whatever space youre in.
So the next time someone asks, Hows the weather up there?
tell them its pretty darn sunny.This article originally appeared onHuffPost.
