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I’m sure we’ve all done something that’s made us wish we could turn back time. Like
doing something embarrassing in front of your crush, or eating one too many pizza bagels…both
of things involved throwing up actually
Unfortunately, time machines don’t exist in the human world, yet!
We did have one ready in the Life Noggin world, but i’m not sure i wanna keep using it.
Can you believe that’s how I used to look? YIKES!
Luckily for you humans though, scientists may have found a way to reverse your biological
clock without a time machine.
Let’s figure out we can wind back that clock, shall we?
Hey there! Welcome to Life Noggin!
Unlike your chronological age, which is the amount of time that’s passed since your
birth, your biological age is a measure of the age-related changes that have occurred
to your cells and organs. These changes can happen faster or slower than average, depending
on your genes and lifestyle choices like your diet and exercise habits.
Basically, your biological age can be used to get an idea of your health status. This
could help doctors better predict your risk for age-related diseases and even find ways
to prevent them!
Before we talk about reversal, we need to figure out how we measure your biological
age!
Scientists have developed tests that estimate your biological age by measuring age-related
DNA changes in your blood. These tests are called epigenetic clocks and a number of them
have been developed over the years. But some are more accurate than others.
For instance, some older epigenetic clocks aren’t sensitive enough to pick up on the
biological changes that result from validated health interventions. But some, like DunedinPACE,
can actually show you how medical treatments and healthy choices have slowed down your
rate of aging by taking the test before and after the intervention.
Some interventions have even been found to reverse your biological clock!
In a first of its kind randomized controlled trial, researchers from Columbia university
showed that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults. Using the
DunedinPACE algorithm, they found that the CALERIE™ intervention slowed the pace of
aging by 2 to 3 percent, which translates to a 10 to15 percent reduction in mortality
risk. This is similar to the effects of stopping smoking. But no other clocks were able to
register a significant change, showing just how sensitive DunedinPACE is..
While reversing your biological clock doesn’t mean that you will be able to live forever,
it does mean that you can push back the onset of age-related diseases, stay healthier for
longer, and, ultimately, live a longer life.
But to find and test these life-extending interventions in real-time, we need sensitive
and accurate epigenetic clocks, like DunedinPACE, that can measure small changes in your body.
And I mean, specifically, in your body because the effects of treatments can vary from person
to person. But with these clocks, everyone can have the chance for a better, longer life.
So if you could live to any age, and be completely healthy, what age would it be?
Let me know down below!
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