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McCain's 'Real Age' Is 63

Expert calculates candidate's years in biological time

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted May 25, 2008 2:22 PM CDT

(Newser) – McCain may be 71.8 years old on paper, but his biological age is a youthful 63.7, according to the physician who wrote You: The Owner's Manual. Dr. Michael Roizen made the estimate based on McCain's recently-released medical records (though some details on the candidate's dietary and exercise habits were missing). Only kink? One year in the Oval Office ages its inhabitant 2 biological years.

Two terms as president would make McCain's biological and chronological ages match up at age 80, Newsweek reports. But his healthy body mass index, relatively low blood pressure, cardiovascular health, 96-year old mother, and regular check-ups keep him young. His cancer history doesn't set him back, although his past as a smoker does by one year.

In this Feb. 11, 2002 file photo, a bandaged Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes part in a Washington news conference.
In this Feb. 11, 2002 file photo, a bandaged Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes part in a Washington news conference.   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks at a rally in Stockton, Calif., Thursday,  May 22, 2008.
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks at a rally in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, May 22, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., answers questions at a news conference in Stockton, Calif., Thursday,  May 22, 2008.
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., answers questions at a news conference in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, May 22, 2008.   (Associated Press)
In this Aug. 10, 2000 file photo, a bandaged Sen. John McCain is seen during a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush.
In this Aug. 10, 2000 file photo, a bandaged Sen. John McCain is seen during a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush.   (Associated Press)
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