Biological Clocks: Ready for Prime Time?
Abstract
Interest in the concept of "biological age" has grown substantially in recent years. Longevity clinics and direct-to-consumer companies now promote biological age testing, often with the promise that targeted interventions can slow the aging process. This article examines the scientific validity of testing for biological age and evaluates its potential utility in life insurance underwriting.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Insurance
Mortality
Demography
Risk Management
Genetics
Aging
and Longevity in Model Organisms
Financial Literacy
Pension
Retirement Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Insurance Medicine
- Publisher
- American Academy of Insurance Medicine
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 221–225
- Publication date
- 16 June 2026
- Language
- EN