The composer's illnesses may have been due to a lack of vitamin D.
Musicians might want to get outside more or take vitamin D supplements.
People who live in dark, northern places can't get enough vitamin D from sun exposure.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may hold a cautionary tale for musicians who don't get outside enough
During his short life [...]

Earlier this month the NHS Choices published a new report on the use of dietary supplements for health. The report states the food supplements did not need to be a part of a healthy lifestyle; food alone can provide the required amount of nutrients to avoid disease.
But how comprehensive was this study?
Our body is [...]

 
Most educated people  know that calcium is important for building strong bones, a message touted by the dairy industry for years to encourage milk consumption. But did you know there is little evidence, if any, to show that drinking cow’s milk can actually influence bone health? It’s true. Countries where dairy consumption is highest also [...]