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Statistics show that biological age is a stronger predictor of health outcomes and longevity than chronological age. This insight is key to understanding how does your real age compare to your physiological age?
According to a 2017 review in the journal *eBioMedicine*, the epigenetic clock is currently the best biological age predictor due to its strong correlation with chronological age and prediction of mortality. This makes it a highly reliable way to determine biological age, which often differs from a person's chronological age and offers a more comprehensive answer to the question: **What is the most reliable indicator of adult age?**
In a 2022 study published in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine*, researchers found that adults over 50 who could not stand on one leg for 10 seconds were almost twice as likely to die within 10 years. This study revealed a surprising connection to the question of **how does standing on one leg determine life expectancy** and overall health.
