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Biological age is real, but tests require careful interpretation

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Scientists generally agree that biological age, distinct from chronological age, is a measurable reality that can predict disease risk. Tests like GrimAge and iAge, which analyze DNA methylation and chronic inflammation respectively, have shown correlations with cognitive decline and heart disease vulnerability. However, experts caution against misinterpreting these results, emphasizing that consumer-available tests capture only specific facets of aging and that the aging process itself is inevitable, with lifestyle only modifying the rate of change. There is a call for better consumer education or professional guidance to prevent health anxiety and ensure accurate interpretation of these complex biological age estimates. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Juergen Eckhardt, Contributor ·

    What To Know About Tests That Promise To Reveal Your Biological Age

    The concept of biological age, distinct from chronological age, is gaining public traction, though often misinterpreted. "Aging clocks" are real, but beware of hype.

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