Protect Your Brain, Extend Your Life: 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Cognitive Health with Dr Tommy Wood #681

Dr Tommy Wood, brain health researcher and author of The Stimulated Mind, joins Dr Rangan Chatterjee to discuss the biggest mistakes people make for brain and longevity. The conversation explores how positive beliefs about aging can shape cognitive outcomes, with research suggesting midlife may be a peak brain decade. Wood warns against optimizing health at the expense of relationships, emphasizing that connection is the whole point. Practical advice covers managing blood pressure, testing homocysteine early, the evidence on creatine and multivitamins, and the surprising link between oral health and dementia. The episode also addresses modern toxic exposures like microplastics and air pollution, with a balanced, non-alarmist approach.