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The herb Ginkgo biloba has antioxidant properties and by promoting the tone and elasticity of blood vessels boosts circulation to the body’s peripheries, including the brain. This has been linked in studies with modest improvements in memory in people with Alzheimer’s, and with easing depression and anxiety in older people. Take 120 mg daily (consult your doctor if taking blood-thinning or blood-pressure medication, insulin, or antidepressants).