SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheim

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SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Published: September 17, 2025 - The Conversation

EXCERPT: "Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is on track to become one of the defining public health challenges of our time. Every three seconds, somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed with dementia, and it’s usually Alzheimer’s disease.

Currently, approximately 50 million people worldwide have AD. By 2050, this number will exceed 130 million. . . . .

SHIELD (Sleep, Head Injury prevention, Exercise, Learning and Diet) may fill that role. SHIELD brings together the most significant, overlapping dementia risk factors into five core pillars, offering a clear and effective strategy for prevention. . . . "

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