Archive · 27 Sep 2025
SHIELD: A Simple Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
Alzheimer's disease is becoming a huge health problem.
But, we can try to prevent it!
Doctors suggest we use SHIELD to help us.
SHIELD means getting good Sleep, protecting our Head, doing Exercise, keeping up with Learning, and eating a healthy Diet.
Getting enough sleep is super important.
Always wear a helmet!
Exercise helps keep our brains and bodies healthy.
Learning new things and eating well also protects the brain.
Alzheimer's disease cases are projected to surge globally.
A 2024 report suggests up to one-third of cases are preventable.
SHIELD brings together key dementia risk factors.
Adequate sleep, head injury prevention, exercise, learning, and diet are core strategies.
Diet should emphasize whole foods, restrict processed items.
- Who
- General public at risk of Alzheimer's disease.
- What
- SHIELD, a prevention strategy, for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
- When
- Prevention should start early and continue throughout life.
- Where
- Worldwide.
- Why
- To combat the rising prevalence of Alzheimer's disease.
- Global Alzheimer's Cases
- Approximately 50 million currently, projected to exceed 130 million by 2050
- Preventable Cases
- Up to one-third of Alzheimer's cases potentially preventable
- SHIELD Components
- Sleep, Head injury prevention, Exercise, Learning, Diet
- Sleep Impact
- Insufficient sleep increases Alzheimer's risk via amyloid-beta protein buildup and related health issues
- Exercise Benefits
- Reduces multiple risk factors and supports brain cell growth
- Dietary Recommendation
- Emphasize whole foods, restrict processed foods, red meat, and sweets