(Hint: It’s not calcium!) There’s an epidemic of osteoporosis in older women in the U.S. Each year, it leads to 1.5 million dangerous—and even fatal—bone fractures. But I have always been curious [...]
Tag: December Newsletter 2016
The do-it-all vitamin takes on asthma—and reduces emergency attacks by 60%
Asthma has always been one of the most difficult and dangerous conditions to treat with drugs. But a new review of nine clinical trials shows that vitamin D, a.k.a. the do-it-all vitamin, can not [...]
The simple way to stop your sneezing, coughing, and sniffling
One common supplement can slash cold duration by up to 41% My father-in-law, Jack O’Leary (1930–2004), was a publisher who worked on legendary Madison Avenue in New York during the 1960s. He [...]
Boost your mood with the spirits of the season
When you hear have “a cup of cheer” this holiday season, it may be more than just a figure of speech. A new study shows that when clinically depressed people have a few drinks, it actually makes [...]
5 easy ways to get some R&R this holiday season
One of my favorite stories this time of year is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. But every time I read this classic fable, it brings to mind the opening line from another well-known Dickens [...]
The “stress-free” secret for keeping your heart healthy this holiday season
The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but women who take on high-pressure tasks like refereeing family squabbles or planning holiday events may feel so much stress that they put themselves at [...]