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The herb sage may boost memory, says new research.

In a 44-person experiment, UK scientists at the University of Newcastle and the University of Northumbria found that those given sage oil tablets performed much better than those given placebos in a word recall test.

Experts believe an active ingredient in sage may bolster levels of a chemical that helps transmit messages in the brain. The study used an average of 50 milliliters (ml) of Spanish sage, or Salvia lavanduaefolia.

It's possible the herb could yet be found to help ...

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