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A note before we start. This is general information, not medical advice. Consumer biological-age tests vary in accuracy and aren’t diagnostic. No LifeWave product — patch or water system — lowers biological age or treats any condition.
Two 45-year-olds can be very different under the hood. Biological age tries to capture that — how your body is ageing compared with the calendar.
Key takeaways
- Biological age estimates how your body is ageing relative to chronological age.
- Epigenetic clocks are the leading research tool; consumer versions vary.
- Simple measures — fitness, strength, waist, blood pressure, blood markers — are highly informative.
- Exercise, diet, sleep and not smoking move the needle.
How it’s measured
Epigenetic clocks analyse DNA methylation patterns. Newer clocks like GrimAge and DunedinPACE better predict health outcomes. Consumer saliva and blood kits exist, but results vary between labs.
Telomere length is noisy as an individual measure.
Blood markers like hs-CRP, HbA1c and lipids are cheap and actionable.
Function: VO2 max, grip strength and muscle mass are strong predictors. I track body composition monthly on a Hume Body Pod and use a WHOOP.
What speeds it up
Smoking, inactivity, poor sleep, excess visceral fat, poor diet, heavy drinking and chronic stress.
What helps
- Exercise — both cardio and strength. I lift every second day and walk 10,000+ steps.
- Mediterranean-style eating.
- Sleep.
- Not smoking; drinking less.
See biological age vs chronological age.
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Frequently asked questions
Biological vs chronological age?
Chronological is years lived; biological estimates how your body is ageing.
Can you reduce biological age?
Studies suggest lifestyle changes can shift some markers; the long-term meaning of short-term changes is still being studied.
Are home tests worth it?
Interesting but variable. Basic fitness and blood markers are cheaper and more actionable.
Do LifeWave products treat any condition?
No. No such claim is made. LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Related reading
Biological Age vs Chronological Age · Epigenetic Age · How to Track Your Longevity
Full disclosure. This article is general information, not medical advice. LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease; statements about them have not been evaluated by the FDA. As an authorised LifeWave Brand Partner I have a financial interest in promoting LifeWave products. Hume Health links are affiliate links.
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