Horvath Clock and the 'Whorebath' Clip

Subscribe to our channel:    / @optispan  Get Our Newsletter (It's Free): https://www.optispan.life/They call it the "whorebath" test. 🛁 We call it a massive misunderstanding of science.

ing biological age tests.In this episode, Dr. Matt cuts through the noise to explain what ageing clocks actually are, what they measure, and more importantly, what they DON'T. You'll learn why that $500 direct-to-consumer test is likely giving you meaningless noise, why seeing a drop in your "biological age" is often a statistical illusion, and what to do if your doctor recommends one.By the end, you'll understand ageing clocks better than 95% of the supposed experts and influencers out there. You'll also learn about the type of clock that shows real promise for personalized health today.This video was produced by One Billion Media, an agency that specializes in YouTube virality for health brands and experts. Learn more about their work here:https://onebillionmedia.com/

Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:18 - What Inspired This Deep Dive1:54 - My Actual Position on Ageing Clocks7:49 - Take Home #1: What is a Clock, Really?10:30 - How Biomarkers (Like VO2 Max) Correlate to Age15:32 - The Problem: My "Age" is 40 AND 6925:22 - Take Home #2: The Many Flavors of Clocks36:53 - Take Home #3: Clocks Do NOT Measure Ageing38:15 - Take Home #4: Clocks ARE Useful... For Research39:52 - Take Home #5: Why They're Useless Outside Research42:05 - Precision vs. Accuracy: The Fatal Flaw48:38 - A Statistical Nightmare: Your Quarterly Test Results53:50 - BONUS: The Clocks That Might Actually Work (PhenoAge, ENABLE Age, LinAge₂)1:01:06 - The 5 Take-Home Messages Summarized1:02:03 - Final Advice & A Question for DoctorsDISCLAIMER: The information provided on the Optispan podcast is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, personalized medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by your use of this channel. The information and materials presented are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We strongly advise that you consult with a licensed healthcare professional for all matters concerning your health, especially before undertaking any changes based on content provided by this channel. The hosts and guests on this channel are not liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages or adverse effects that may arise from the application of the information discussed. Medical knowledge is constantly evolving; therefore, the information provided should be verified against current medical standards and practices.More places to find us:Twitter: https://x.com/Optispan_IncTwitter:   / mkaeberlein  Linkedin:   / optispan  Instagram:   / optispan_  TikTok:   / optispan  https://www.optispan.life/