Garlic actually may be effective in slowing the development of atherosclerosis and seems to be able to modestly reduce blood pressure.

Regular aerobic exercise, such as jogging, cycling and swimming, can modestly reduce total blood cholesterol.

Calcium supplements have also been shown to modestly reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Daylight saving time modestly reduces evening electricity use.

Rofecoxib has also been shown to modestly reduce the number of polyps in patients after subtotal colectomy.

There is some evidence that eating broccoli might modestly reduce younger women's risk of getting breast cancer.

Taking calcium supplements along with a low-fat or low-calorie diet might modestly reduce cholesterol.

For instance, the loss of a finger could modestly reduce a banker's professional facilities but ruin a pianist.

"But we believe we can modestly reduce taxpayer costs through a modest reduction in the average life of the outstanding debt."

There is some evidence that vinpocetine might modestly reduce brain damage due to acute ischemic stroke.