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

Oct 18, 2025

5 min

What is the methylation clock for aging?

Over the past decade, groundbreaking research has shown that molecular timekeepers exist within our cells, tracking our biological age far more precisely than our birthdate can. This technology, known as the methylation clock for aging, is an advanced biomarker that measures the accumulation of tiny chemical tags on our DNA, offering unprecedented insights into the pace of our personal aging journey.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

What are the limitations of the Horvath clock?

The Horvath clock, a monumental discovery in aging research, famously provides an estimate of biological age based on DNA methylation patterns. However, as with any scientific model, it has notable weaknesses. Understanding what are the limitations of the Horvath clock is crucial for accurately interpreting its results.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

How many people have taken the Horvath test? Uncovering the scope of epigenetic age testing

Unlike a standardized medical diagnostic, there is no public registry that tracks the total count of **how many people have taken the Horvath test**. This is because the test is a methodology, not a single commercial product, utilized across numerous academic research studies and licensed for use in various private companies' products.

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