Realage Assessment

What is the RealAge Assessment?

RealAge is a proprietary health age assessment developed by Sharecare. It calculates your biological age — how old your body is based on your lifestyle, habits,...

Who developed RealAge?

RealAge was developed by Sharecare and is based on research by Dr. Michael Roizen, a pioneer in preventive medicine. The assessment is grounded in peer-reviewed...

How many questions does the RealAge Assessment have?

The full assessment contains 200+ questions covering a wide range of health and lifestyle topics.

What topics does the RealAge Assessment cover?

The assessment covers areas including: • Physical activity and exercise habits • Diet and nutrition • Sleep quality and duration • Stress levels and mental heal...

How long does the RealAge Assessment take?

The full assessment takes approximately 20–30 minutes. You can pause at any point and resume later — your progress is saved automatically.

Do I need to complete the assessment in one session?

No. You can pause at any point and resume where you left off. Your answers are saved as you go.

Is the RealAge Assessment connected to my health records?

The RealAge assessment is a separate self-reported questionnaire. It does not automatically pull data from your connected health records. However, having your h...

What does my RealAge score mean?

Your RealAge tells you how old your body is biologically, based on your responses. If your RealAge is lower than your calendar age (for example, a calendar age...

Can my RealAge be younger than my actual age?

Yes. Healthy habits, regular exercise, good nutrition, strong social connections, and consistent preventive care can all contribute to a RealAge that is years y...

What are the "Making You Older" factors?

These are specific habits or health conditions identified in your assessment results that are contributing to a higher biological age — things like poor sleep,...

What are the "On Track" factors?

These are areas where your current habits and health status are consistent with good health outcomes — things you are already doing right that are neither signi...

What are the "Making You Younger" factors?

These are habits or health attributes that are actively reducing your biological age — regular exercise, healthy diet, strong relationships, adequate sleep, and...

How is my RealAge calculated?

The RealAge algorithm uses your responses to quantify how much each health factor adds to or subtracts from your biological age. Each question is weighted based...

Can I retake the RealAge Assessment?

Yes. You can retake the assessment to track how lifestyle changes affect your RealAge over time. Retaking it periodically — such as after making significant hea...

How often should I retake the RealAge Assessment?

Most people find it meaningful to retake RealAge every 6–12 months, or after a significant lifestyle change such as starting an exercise program, quitting smoki...

Will my previous RealAge results be saved?

Your most recent RealAge result is saved to your account. If you retake the assessment, your new score will be stored.

I got an error during the RealAge Assessment. Will I lose my progress?

Your progress is saved automatically as you move through the questions. If you encounter an error, close and reopen the assessment — your completed answers shou...

Does completing the RealAge Assessment earn me Bilt Rewards points?

Yes. Completing the RealAge Assessment for the first time is one of the qualifying activities that earns Bilt Points through AskMD's rewards program.

Is the RealAge Assessment a medical diagnostic tool?

No. RealAge is a health education and awareness tool, not a medical diagnostic tool. The results are meant to motivate healthy behavior and are not a substitute...

My RealAge result seems much higher than my actual age. What should I do?

A higher RealAge than your calendar age indicates opportunities to improve your health. Review the "Making You Older" factors in your report and consider discus...

Can I share my RealAge results with my doctor?

Yes. You can reference your RealAge report during conversations with your healthcare provider. The factors identified in the report can be useful starting point...

What is the RealAge Report?

The RealAge Report is a detailed breakdown of your assessment results, organized into three sections: factors Making You Older, factors On Track, and factors Ma...