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There are now four licensed treatments available which improve the symptoms or slow down the decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Three of these (Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl) are cholinesterase inhibitors and work on the acetylcholine chemical messenger system. The other treatment (Ebixa) works on the chemical messenger glutamate. A number of others are being developed and undergoing clinical trials. There is also accumulating evidence that a healthy lifestyle which protects the heart (regular exercise, balanced diet avoiding excessive fat or cholesterol, treatment for any high blood pressure) and involves a diet rich in antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea) can slightly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
What are the causes?
| Inheritance patterns and prenatal diagnosis 
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