Key facts
- Biological aging is gaining emphasis, with biomarkers offering insights into actual body function.
- Many useful active-aging biomarkers can be measured at home using simple tools like stopwatches or blood pressure monitors.
- Tracking metrics like walking speed, grip strength, and blood pressure can help identify trends and potential health concerns early.
- Key biomarkers include walking speed, grip strength, blood pressure, resting heart rate, single-leg balance time, sit-to-stand performance, waist circumference, sleep quality, cognitive performance, and physical activity levels.