Unlock Your True Age: Introducing Biological Age Tracking with Aware Subscription

At Aware, we believe your health data should be a movie, not a snapshot. That is why we are thrilled to introduce biological age tracking, a powerful new feature available exclusively for Aware Subscribers.

Here is everything you need to know about what biological age is, the science behind how we measure it, and how you can track it to optimize your long-term health.

What is biological age?

Your chronological age is fixed. It simply marks the passage of time.

Your biological age, however, is fluid. It is a measurement of your physiological health relative to the general population. Think of it as the “true” age of your organ systems.

• Biological Age < Chronological Age: Your body is functioning like that of a younger person. You are likely aging slower than average.
• Biological Age > Chronological Age: Your body shows signs of accelerated aging. This serves as a valuable wake-up call to examine your lifestyle, stress, and nutrition.

Unlike your birthday, your biological age is modifiable. By tracking it over time, you can see if lifestyle interventions - like improving sleep, adjusting your diet, or increasing exercise - are actually “slowing down” your internal clock.

The Science: How Aware Measures It

We don't guess your age. We calculate it using your blood data.

Aware utilizes the PhenoAge algorithm, a scientifically validated method developed by researchers at Yale University and the University of Southern California. In the field of geroscience (the study of aging), PhenoAge is considered one of the most robust “aging clocks” available.

Read more about PhenoAge in our related blog article.

The 9 Key Biomarkers

The algorithm doesn't just look at one number. It analyzes a specific cluster of 9 biomarkers found in your blood to calculate your score. These markers were selected because, when combined with your chronological age, they are highly predictive of mortality and age-related morbidity.

The biomarkers include:

1. Albumin: A protein indicating liver and kidney health.
2. Creatinine: A key marker of kidney function.
3. Glucose: Your metabolic fuel and blood sugar indicator.
4. C-Reactive Protein (CRP): The primary marker for systemic inflammation.
5. Lymphocyte Percent: White blood cells are vital for your immune response.
6. Mean Cell Volume (MCV): The average size of your red blood cells.
7. Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW): The variation in size of your red blood cells.
8. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): An enzyme linked to liver and bone health.
9. White Blood Cell Count (WBC): A measure of overall immune activation.

By analyzing the complex relationship between these 9 markers, Aware Subscription provides you with a single, actionable biological age score.

How to Get Your Biological Age

You do not need to book a separate “longevity test.” Biological age tracking is seamlessly integrated into the new Aware subscription.

To unlock this metric, simply choose an Aware subscription plan. Your biological age will be calculated during your first checkup.

• The Essentials Plan: includes the Holistic Core (51 biomarkers). This package covers all necessary markers for the PhenoAge calculation.
• The Complete Plan: includes the Holistic Advanced (99 biomarkers). This is our most comprehensive look at your health, including biological age.

Start measuring what matters

Health isn’t just about feeling “fine”. It's about how well your body is maintaining itself over the long haul.

Are you aging faster or slower than you think? There is only one way to find out.

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