Epigenetic clocks were developed by correlating observed changes in DNA methylation with age. Aging produces characteristic changes in cell behavior due to damage and dysfunction. While the nature of these changes is the same in every individual, the pace at which aging processes differs somewhat, the result of differing lifestyle choices and environmental exposures, such as particulate air pollution and persistent viral infection. When measured epigenetic age is greater than chronological age, this is referred to as epigenetic age acceleration…
Better Diet and Exercise Choices Slow the Progression of Epigenetic Aging in Distinct Ways
Epigenetic clocks were developed by correlating observed changes in DNA methylation with age. Aging produces characteristic changes in cell behavior due to damage and dysfunction. While the nature of these changes is the same in every individual, the pace at which aging processes differs somewhat, the result of differing lifestyle choices and environmental exposures, such as particulate air pollution and persistent viral infection. When measured epigenetic age is greater than chronological age, this is referred to as epigenetic age acceleration…