Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Epigenetic aging clocks allow scientists to study how populations age. They aren’t intended for individuals to make health decisions.

By: Idan Shalev, Penn State and Abner Apsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 996

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Idan Shalev, Penn State and Abner Apsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted?

Dozens of companies are marketing products that promise to reveal a person’s “true” biological age – …

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