Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), is a minimally invasive, endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis.
Sage sharpens the mind. by TIM UTTON, Daily Mail. Old wives' tales have long proclaimed sage's ability to boost the powers of memory. Now scientists have proved they were right. Indeed, researchers are so impressed by the herb's powers that they are to investigate if it could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease. The possible breakthrough follows clinical trials which found that healthy adults who had taken sage oil capsules performed significantly better in memory tests.
Sage is often used to flavour veal chops and other meats, as well as to make sage butter and sage and onion stuffing. Shred the leaves and add to Mediterranean dishes like risotto, add chopped sage over potatoes, or use instead of rosemary in Italian focaccia bread. Health benefits: Sage can help to calm nerves, improve digestion and ease coughs. High in antioxidants, it's also said to help allergies.