Alzheimer's Disease

Who would have ever thought that a simple over the counter drug such as Ibuprophen appears to protect against Alzheimer's disease? This is the latest research experiment on mice. Since 1997, Scientist has discovered that some people who regularly take large amounts of Ibuprophen and other anti-inflammatory drugs, for ache and pains run a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's (MSNBC.com). The reason for the protection was a mystery until now. Researchers said the latest findings …

…loss that affects job skill, difficulty performing familiar tasks, problems with language, disorientation to time and place, poor or decreased judgment, problems with abstract thinking, placing items in inappropriate places, rapid changes in mood or behavior, dramatic changes in personality, and loss of initiative. Along with the new discovery of Ibuprophen, there are four FDA approved drugs that may temporally relieve some symptoms of Alzheimer's. These drugs include Congnex, Aricept, Exelon and Reminyl (MSNBC.com).