Tests that measure 'biological age' aren't helpful for tracking your health, scientists say
Scientists argue that tests measuring biological age are not effective for tracking individual health. While these tests can be useful for studying populations, they often yield unreliable results for individuals. The tools, based on epigenetic aging clocks, do not meet the standards of common medical tests.
- ▪Biological age tests are marketed by numerous companies, with prices ranging from $30 to over $1,000.
- ▪Epigenetic clocks are effective for population-level studies but not for individual health assessments.
- ▪The chemical changes in DNA measured by these clocks can reflect aging influenced by lifestyle and environment.
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Health Aging Tests that measure 'biological age' aren't helpful for tracking your health, scientists say Tests that measure biological aging are informative tools for studying large numbers of people but not for tracking individual health status. By Abner Apsley, Idan Shalev published 29 May 2026 in Opinion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Are biological age tests worth the price tag? (Image credit: BSIP via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age.
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