Dealing with frustrating (and contradictory) new research

In the world of health research there's always bad news, and although it's mixed in with plenty of good news it's all too easy to get caught focusing on the negative and letting yourself get worked up and upset. It's no fun to hear that one of your die-hard habits is bad for you, and then right when you're getting a grip on quitting then it's good for you again, and now wait....yep it's still okay...sorta (think coffee). Geez! Give us a break already!

If you're feeling frustrated and are having trouble dealing with all the ups and downs of everyday health news then try one (or a few!) of these 7 ways of dealing with alarming new research. Or share some of your own methods -- what do you do to stay sane but current on the latest and greatest in health knowledge?