Eli5 Calculating life span

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If u can measure telomeres to determine biological age couldn’t you also use this measurement to determine possible years left to live?

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[Telomeres may get longer](https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/09/108886/lifestyle-changes-may-lengthen-telomeres-measure-cell-aging) if people pick up better eating, execrising, stress management and social support. So it may be hard to tell how long someone has left since they could have a period of time where they slow down, stop or reverse the aging process.

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