Can an “aging clock” predict your chances of future death and disease?

Researchers at Stanford have developed what they call an “aging clock” that can better predict death and disease than can your chronological age. In a study published in the journal Nature Aging, they used certain blood proteins that play a role in chronic inflammation, along with an artificial intelligence tool, to identify at-risk individuals early. They calculated what they called an “iAge”. Adults with an older iAge showed systemic inflammation sooner and proved to be prone to multiple long-term health problems including lowered immunity, cardiovascular disease, and frailty. This is further evidence that inflammation plays a key role in your long-term health and life.