Robert L. Cox MD

Insights into your biological future

 

Calculate Your Life Expectancy

Would you like a glimpse into your own Biological Future? Now you can do just that.

Most life expectancy information is based upon averages. But a principal element of BioForecasting is to look at people as distinct individuals, not just as a part of a large group. For most people, knowing the average life expectancy for their gender and age is of little value, because you probably aren’t average!

That is exactly where personalized BioForecasting tools come in. By using personalized information about your health status, family medical history, lifestyle choices and living environment, you can generate a life expectancy calculation that is designed specifically for you! No more averages.

Whether your life expectancy calculation comes back shorter or longer than you wanted, there is something you can do about it! You are able to immediately see the impact of modifying your behavior by simply changing the information you enter, and then project your age forward.

For example, if you are a 46 year old smoker who is sedentary and 25 pounds overweight, once you have run the numbers with your current information, do a second calculation. This time enter the data as a 48 year old non-smoker who is active and has lost the 25 pounds, giving yourself two years to modify your behavior. See what impact these life changes can have on your projected life expectancy!

There are many life expectancy calculators available. Here are three links that will serve you well. Click any one, or all of them.

Dean Foster, Ph.D…Professor of Statistics…University of Pennsylvania Wharton School

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Dr. Thomas Perls M.D.,M.P.H....Living to 100

Have fun as you look into your Biological Future!

Just remember, it is not the number that is important. It is what you do with this information, now that you know it!