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Idan Shalev

Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted? Dozens of companies are marketing
Idan Shalev, Penn State, Abner Apsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 04 May 2026

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