y problems and about half of those are due to Alzheimer's disease. The number of people with Alzheimer's disease doubles each decades past age 70. A second risk factor is having a close blood relative who developed Alzheimer's disease. And finally, being female. This is due to the fact that they have a greater life expectancy than males ("Diseases and Conditions," 2000).
             Currently there is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's disease. A vaccine is being developed and early testing is under way. Various studies are under way to clarify the role of some common medications in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Among these are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antioxidants such as vitamin, estrogen replacement therapy, and gingko biloba. None of these are currently recommended
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