Dr Oz Real Age Quiz on Oprah Show

Our age is logically defines by our birth date. But Dr. Oz, the famous heart surgeon says that the true factor that decides our age is our lifestyle. What birth date defines is the chronological age, but actually what really matter in terms of health is the ‘real age.’ Dr. Mehmet Oz has recently posted a brief quiz on the Oprah site to judge one’s ‘real age.’

As per the known longevity center Cooper Clinic, the following tests can help your doctor determine your age in terms of health:

1. Blood Test
They can come up with several unexpected results. It helps in the detection of deep seated problems such as cholesterol. In case the test detects you of having cholesterol problem, a leading test is conducted to know the HDL & LDL levels.

2. Blood Pressure Test
It is used to judge the true age of the arteries. It is an important yet one of the cheapest tests you can undergo.

3. Laryngoscopic Exam
The given exam is used to determine the condition of your vocal chords.

4. Pulmonary Function Test
This exam focuses on the health of your lungs.

5. Stress Test
It is conducted on the treadmill. The key idea here is not to test fast you do the drill. The focus is to check on the time heart & arteries take in order to recover from the physical exercise.

6. Body Fat Test
This test detects the ideal weight loss required. In this your body is submerged in to the water. It helps in the calculation of the body fat as against the muscle mass.

Here are a few tips that would help you stay young for a long time:

1. Use 9 inch plates.
It is amazing to know that one who eats in a smaller plate adds 3 more years to his / her life.

2. Use the paper coffee filters.
Caffeine makes one feel younger. Start your day with a coffee made using the paper filter. It increases the good cholesterol and also cuts down the bad ones. This process adds on six months to one’s life span.

3. Take one aspirin every day.
This you must check with your doctor. This actually makes you 2 years younger. It actually decreases your arteries age. It also reduces the chances of you suffering with the breast, prostate & colon cancers.