Scientists find biological age tests unreliable for health decision-making

12 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 29

Researchers highlight that results from popular biological age tests can differ significantly, undermining their use for personal health guidance.
Despite the growing popularity of these tests, experts caution that the science behind them is not yet robust enough for clinical or lifestyle recommendations.
The tests, which claim to measure how quickly a body is aging, have surged in use, but scientists urge consumers to interpret results with skepticism until further research validates their accuracy.

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