“SHIELD” is Tanzi’s acronym for…

Sleep (uninterrupted seven to eight hours)

Handle Stress

Interact (be sociable)

Exercise (cardiovascular)

Learn (“the more synapses you make, the more you can lose before you lose it)

Diet (Mediterranean: high in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, whole grains)

~Dr Rudy Tanzi is a neuroscientist and top researcher of brain health and Alzheimer’s disease