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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 2, 2025

5 min

What is the best predictor of age? Unlocking the secrets to biological aging

According to the World Health Organization, the global population aged 60 and over is expected to double by 2050. But your chronological age is just a number on a birth certificate; the real predictor of your health, vitality, and longevity is often a completely different metric, begging the question: what is the best predictor of age?

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Does DNA methylation increase aging? Understanding the epigenetic clock

Over 75% of cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) sites are typically methylated in mammalian cells, but this intricate pattern is not static. The question, “Does DNA methylation increase aging?”, points to a nuanced relationship where changes in methylation, rather than a simple increase, are strongly associated with the aging process.

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