Can You Slow Your Biological Clock?
People tell me I look younger than I am. But as flattering as that is, my appearance isn’t that important to me. Well, not compared to my biological age, anyway.
Representing how well your body functions, your biological age gives a more accurate picture of your overall health and longevity potential – reflecting factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environment rather than just the years you’ve lived.
Fundamentally, your biological age represents how long you can live a healthier, happier life. You can measure it in a lab (by looking at how much your DNA has been altered by a chemical reaction called methylation) or at home (for example, by testing your hearing range or how long you can stand on one leg).
Excerpted from BBC Science Focus
