The concept of biological age, distinct from chronological age, is gaining public traction, though often misinterpreted. "Aging clocks" are real, but beware of hype.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Biological age tests are one of the most talked-about tools in ...

Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is ...

Moderator: Please explain why you think politicians should or shouldn’t face age limits. Moderator: If there were an age limit for politicians, what should it be? If there is an age maximum for ...

They say “age is just a number” — and now there’s scientific proof to that effect. The amount of candles on your birthday cake has little to do with how old you are biologically, according to a recent ...

While age is commonly understood as the number of years you have been alive, different organs and tissues may age at different rates. This means your biological age may not necessarily be the same as ...

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 ...

New research finds that taking care of your heart health can help you be younger than your actual age. People who followed the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 had a biological age that ...

The push for online child safety is forcing platforms to adopt a narrow set of privacy-encroaching age verification options. The push for online child safety is forcing platforms to adopt a narrow set ...

Age regression is an unconscious return to an earlier stage of behavioral, emotional, or social development. It can be a sign of distress, trauma, or a mental health condition. Temporary age ...