[MASNeo]

In a separate article the other factors are quoted with similar impact (listed in order of max potential magnitude) - anti depression treatment - education increases - hearing improvement - obesity reduction - low alcohol

The earlier you start the better.

[gruez]

>anti depression treatment - regular exercise - obesity reduction - education - less/no alcohol

Injecting people with a shingles vaccine is far easier than the others you listed, which is why it stands out.

[rsyring]

Can you share the article you reference?

[MASNeo]

Its paywalled though: https://economist.com/briefing/2026/07/09/how-dementia-is-be...

[WalterGR]

> hearing improvement

This means addressing hearing loss, e.g. via hearing aids.