Ho-ho hokum? Gift products that claim to boost health and well-being

Chocolates that lift mood. Lamps that bust stress. Shoes that shed pounds. Can these gifts be for real? Some holiday gifts speak volumes about the giver. Are you the type who would fill a stocking with vitamins or fitness gadgets? If so, you're obviously concerned about the well-being of the people around you. You're also a bit of a risk-taker. When it comes to health products, it's all too easy to end up gift-wrapping a package of nothing. Even the best items may not work for every person every time. And some are pretty much guaranteed to disappoint.

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