It isn’t really a cure. But it’s a definite improvement
unless you are using a worthwhile anti-spam.

>Go to Message Rules to do this. Message
>rules are under Tools. Check “Do Not Download”
> Below, it should say
> “Where The From Line Does
> Not Contain”, click on Addresses, and add
> all your address book entries. /////////////////////
> When you are ready to deal with the SPAM,
> and other mail that isn’t a priority, you uncheck
> the rule. Then you get all that mail from people
> not on your list. REMEMBER to turn the rule
> back on after reading when before you close out.
> You can wait as long as you like to download
> these other emails.

…

Gilbert