Is This Beloved Herb the Key to Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease?

A compound in a popular herb might help keep cognitive decline at bay. Researchers at Scripps Research in San Diego have created a synthetic version of the antioxidant carnosic acid, which is found in rosemary as well as sage. Carnosic acid is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it activates enzymes that make up the natural defense system in the body. However, it oxidizes easily…