Chronological
age refers to the amount of time a person has being alive, this does not change
no matter how healthy our lifestyle.
Biological age is measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning
in comparison to your actual age.
How well we
age is dependent on a number of factors including genetics. The main factors
that can slow or speed up our biological age are lifestyle, genetics, and location.
Lifestyle
Having healthy
habits can significantly impact your biological age. These can include,
- Exercise Habits
- Eating habits
- Stress levels
- Amount of sleep
- Relationships
Genetics
We did not
get to choose our gene pool therefore hereditary diseases such as heart
disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure can be a significant contributor to
your biological age. Genetics also play a factor in the rate we age, while some
people age rapidly others will age at a slower rate or a more gradual
rate. That’s the reason you can meet two
persons who are 40 and one will seem much older.
Location
Where we live
plays an influential role on our biological age. The environment and culture
you live in will impact your healthy habits.
Communities that have the resources will have access to healthier food
options and tends to have less stress.
Biological
age is measure using resting heart rate, blood pressure, visual perception,
easy of doing daily task, muscle strength and general mobility. This means your
biological age can be higher than your chronological age. If this is the case,
it would simple means it would be the opportune time to make positive lifestyle
changes.
Having a low
biological age goes hand in hand with longevity, so incorporating healthy
habits such as daily exercise, eating healthy, getting enough sleep and reducing
you stress level can add years to your life.
Bio age
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