This Free Online Tool Can Calculate Your Heart's Age

Vibrant thermal scan of a heart stands out against a stark black background, showcasing its intricate contours in vivid colors. Credit: Unsplash.

Researchers have developed a free online tool that can calculate your 'heart age' and show how biologically old your heart is compared to your actual age. In other words, if your heart age is older than your age, it might be a problem. If your heart age is younger than your age, you likely have nothing to worry about. It is a growing concern that many Americans have hearts that are many years or even decades older than their actual age, raising their risk for heart disease. This heart age calculator uses factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, gender, weight, and lifestyle habits to estimate the user's heart age. The calculator guides you through the process in a helpful way. It takes things step-by-step and prompts you to enter different kinds of information, which is collectively used to determine your heart age. Doctor Sadia Khan, who led the study, says, "It could help spark important conversations about [heart disease] prevention." By making heart health more tangible, the heart age calculator aims to guide better treatment and healthier choices.