Key points from article :
Those who measure biologically older even at a relatively young age seem to be ageing faster.
They are also the ones who usually self-report worse health.
Perceived age is an independent predictor of mortality in the elderly.
Supercentenarians appear to be ageing at a slower rate.
A twin study concluded that a higher perceived age was likely to be linked to an early death.
Calorie restriction can induce a younger gene expression profile similar to people 30 years younger.
Healthy lifestyle and taking good care of your skin is important to look younger.
Looking young is not a cause of longevity, but it is a feature of slower ageing.