Estimate your biological age based on key health indicators.
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Your Estimated Biological Age
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Understanding Your Biological Age
Biological age refers to how old your body's cells and systems are functioning, as opposed to your chronological age, which is simply the number of years you've been alive. While chronological age is fixed, biological age can be influenced by lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors. Understanding and potentially improving your biological age can offer insights into your overall health, longevity, and risk of age-related diseases.
This calculator provides an estimation of biological age based on several key health indicators that are known to correlate with cellular aging and health outcomes. It's important to note that this is a simplified model and a comprehensive assessment would involve more detailed medical tests and a healthcare professional.
How the Calculation Works (Simplified Model)
The calculation is based on assigning points or adjustments to your chronological age based on how your health indicators deviate from optimal or average ranges. For this calculator, we use a generalized approach:
Chronological Age: This is your baseline.
Blood Pressure: Elevated systolic and/or diastolic pressure generally increases biological age. Higher numbers indicate greater strain on the cardiovascular system.
Cholesterol Levels: High total cholesterol levels (especially LDL) are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and aging.
Blood Glucose: Elevated fasting blood glucose can indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes, conditions associated with accelerated aging.
Sleep Quality: Insufficient or poor-quality sleep is linked to various health problems and can negatively impact cellular repair and regeneration.
Physical Activity: Regular physical activity is a strong determinant of health and longevity, often correlating with a younger biological age.
Each input contributes to an adjustment of your chronological age. For instance, suboptimal blood pressure might add a few years, while excellent sleep and high physical activity might subtract a few.
Key Health Indicators and Their Significance:
Systolic Blood Pressure: The top number, indicating pressure when your heart beats.
Diastolic Blood Pressure: The bottom number, indicating pressure when your heart rests between beats.
Total Cholesterol: A measure of all cholesterol in your blood, including LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good"). High levels can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries.
Fasting Blood Glucose: Your blood sugar level after not eating for at least 8 hours.
Sleep Hours: Essential for bodily repair, hormone regulation, and cognitive function.
Physical Activity Level: Crucial for maintaining cardiovascular health, metabolic function, muscle mass, and mental well-being.
Use Cases and Interpretation:
Health Assessment: Compare your biological age to your chronological age. If your biological age is significantly higher, it may signal areas for lifestyle improvement.
Motivation for Change: Use it as a motivator to adopt healthier habits, such as improving diet, increasing exercise, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep.
Tracking Progress: Periodically recalculate your biological age after making lifestyle changes to see their impact.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health or treatment.
function calculateBiologicalAge() {
var chronologicalAge = parseFloat(document.getElementById("chronologicalAge").value);
var systolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bloodPressureSystolic").value);
var diastolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bloodPressureDiastolic").value);
var totalCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cholesterolTotal").value);
var fastingGlucose = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bloodGlucoseFasting").value);
var sleepHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("sleepHours").value);
var activityLevel = parseFloat(document.getElementById("physicalActivityLevel").value);
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result-value");
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if (isNaN(chronologicalAge) || chronologicalAge <= 0 ||
isNaN(systolicBP) || systolicBP <= 0 ||
isNaN(diastolicBP) || diastolicBP <= 0 ||
isNaN(totalCholesterol) || totalCholesterol <= 0 ||
isNaN(fastingGlucose) || fastingGlucose <= 0 ||
isNaN(sleepHours) || sleepHours 24 ||
isNaN(activityLevel) || activityLevel 5) {
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// — Scoring Logic (Simplified – based on general health guidelines) —
var ageAdjustment = 0;
// Blood Pressure Adjustment
if (systolicBP > 130 || diastolicBP > 85) {
ageAdjustment += 3; // Mildly elevated
}
if (systolicBP > 140 || diastolicBP > 90) {
ageAdjustment += 5; // Moderately elevated
}
if (systolicBP > 160 || diastolicBP > 100) {
ageAdjustment += 8; // Significantly elevated
}
// Cholesterol Adjustment
if (totalCholesterol > 240) {
ageAdjustment += 4; // High
} else if (totalCholesterol > 200) {
ageAdjustment += 2; // Borderline High
}
// Blood Glucose Adjustment
if (fastingGlucose > 126) {
ageAdjustment += 6; // Suggestive of Diabetes
} else if (fastingGlucose > 100) {
ageAdjustment += 3; // Suggestive of Prediabetes
}
// Sleep Adjustment
if (sleepHours < 6) {
ageAdjustment += 4; // Insufficient sleep
} else if (sleepHours 9) {
ageAdjustment += 1; // Possibly too much, though less impactful than too little
}
// Physical Activity Adjustment (Negative adjustment for good activity)
// Higher score means better activity, so we subtract from age
var activityScore = (activityLevel – 3) * 2; // e.g., 5 (Very High) gives +4, 1 (Very Low) gives -4
ageAdjustment -= activityScore;
// Calculate Biological Age
var biologicalAge = chronologicalAge + ageAdjustment;
// Ensure biological age doesn't go below a reasonable minimum (e.g., 18 or half chronological age)
biologicalAge = Math.max(18, biologicalAge);
biologicalAge = Math.max(chronologicalAge / 2, biologicalAge); // Prevent going unrealistically young
resultElement.textContent = Math.round(biologicalAge);
}