Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | 5 Powerful Daily Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life & Keep Your Brain Young | Dr Darshan Shah #609
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Jan 9, 2026 
Dr. Darshan Shah, a board-certified surgeon and preventive health expert, shares life-changing insights on habits that promote longevity and brain health. He reveals five key lifestyle factors that can dramatically lower the risk of Alzheimer's. Darshan emphasizes the dangers of ultra-processed foods and chronic inflammation, while advocating for simple changes like meal planning and regular movement. He also discusses how monitoring inflammation can lead to better health outcomes. Discover how small daily adjustments can prolong your life!
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Protect Your Head Early
- Avoid repeated head trauma from contact sports to reduce dementia risk later in life.
- Even if genetically susceptible, lifestyle changes can dramatically lower Alzheimer's risk.
Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Risk
- Ultra-processed food drives poor metabolic health and raises dementia and all-cause mortality risk.
- Removing ultra-processed items often naturally increases whole produce and protein intake.
Tackle Inflammation Through Mouth And Gut
- Improve gut and oral health to reduce chronic inflammation that damages the brain and body.
- See your dentist regularly and prioritise whole foods to calm immune overactivity in the gut.