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.
The primary medicinal components in sage are volatile oils, flavonoids, and rosmarinic acid. Some of the distinct effects of sage that have been reported include anhidrotic (prevents perspiration); blood sugar-lowering effects in diabetics; antimicrobial; and drying up the flow of milk during lactation.