How can I estimate and extend my lifespan?

It depends on which factors matter most for you. Sleep, exercise, diet, smoking, alcohol, and blood pressure each shift life expectancy differently. A free quiz can estimate your lifespan and biological age in about 5 minutes, then show which habit would add the most years. YapSpan uses published study figures so you can see exactly where each estimate comes from.

What is biological age?

Biological age is an estimate of how old your body acts based on health markers and lifestyle habits, as opposed to your chronological age (years since birth). Someone with healthy habits may have a biological age younger than their birthday age.

YapSpan

Social relationships

5 articles carry this tag. Tags group articles across topics; each article still sits under one topic in the contents.

Hearing and vision loss · Hearing and vision loss become common with age and are linked to cognitive decline, dementia and earlier death; both are among the most treatable dementia risks.
Social connection · Strong relationships are linked to 50% higher odds of survival, and isolation and loneliness to higher risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.
Adverse childhood experiences · Adverse childhood experiences are abuse, neglect and serious household problems before 18; more of them is linked to more adult disease and earlier death.
Pet ownership · Dog ownership is linked to lower risk of death in large studies of owners; evidence for cats, fish, birds and other pets is limited or shows no clear link.
Green space · Green space is land covered by vegetation, such as parks, woods and gardens; living near more of it is linked to modestly lower death rates.

All tags|Wiki graph