This finding further cements the knowledge that living a healthy lifestyle can impact longevity and heart health.
What Is the Biological Age?
Below is a deeper explanation of each component and guidance on calculating your score.
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The heart health score for diet is based on how well you follow the MEPA diet.
Be More Active
Participating in regularphysical activityboosts your heart health.
Experts consider the duration and intensity of exercise when determining the impact of physical activity on your heart health.
The more minutes of physical activity you bank, the better your heart health score.
In comparison, one minute of vigorous activity counts as two minutes.
The hours of sleep you get per night is the key metric in calculating your sleep health score.
The lower your BMI, the higher your score.
Eating foods high in carbohydrates and sugar releases an abundance of glucose into the bloodstream.
Insulin, secreted from the pancreas, brings the glucose into the cells.
The Bottom Line
A big takeaway of Lifes Essential 8 is that they are interconnected.
A younger biological age allows you to enjoy an increased quality of life for longer.
Calculate your score and take small steps to change your daily habits.
A higher score indicates a reduced risk of developing heart disease.
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