Lloyd Glauberman, Ph.D., 1/5/12

Clinical Psychologist, Hypno-technologist

The use of drug treatment for Alzheimer's and CTE is critical. Without treatment catching up to diagnostic technologies, the waiting rooms for PET scans screening for the first tangled threads of these diseases will be essentially empty.

Wray Herbert, 1/5/12

Author, 'On Second Thought: Outsmarting Your Mind's Hard-Wired Habits'

Is it possible that health workers might be more motivated by messages that emphasize patients' welfare rather than their own?

Dave Linn, 1/5/12

Co-founder of Cycle for Survival

In December 2003, just a year after getting married, my life was turned completely upside down. After weeks of night sweats and fevers, my wife Jen was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33.

Andrew Silapaswan, 1/4/12

Public policy intern, Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC)

Many LGBT patients continue to face numerous challenges in accessing health care. Moreover, inadequate coverage of LGBT health-related content in medical school curricula may not meet the LCME's cultural competency requirements.

Dr. Karen Becker, 1/4/12

Proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian

A significant number of dogs and cats with seizure disorders don't do well on traditional drugs for epilepsy.

Richard Schiffman, 1/4/12

Journalist

You know that squeaky clean feeling you get after you have eaten a fresh picked apple? Your gut may be telling you something important.

Dr. Michael J. Breus, 1/4/12

Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Sleep Specialist

The year that just ended was a big one for sleep, with lots of important, news-making stories related to sleep and sleep disorders. Here are my picks for the biggest sleep stories of 2011, and the most important sleep advice to come from this year's most compelling research into sleep.

Dinah Berland, 1/3/12

Author of Hours of Devotion: Fanny Neuda's Book of Prayers for Jewish Women

Now that I have reached the venerable and somewhat shocking (to me) age of 70, it has become obvious that my chronological age is the arbitrary and ever-changing number, and my essential self--the "true me"--is far more stable, and younger. To be sure, my body may need more attention these days to remain strong and supple, but my essential self generally feels as enthusiastic and flexible as ever.

Maria Rodale, 1/4/12

CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author

Every new year starts with a diet, right? Well, here's mine this year: I try not to eat anything white. Before you scoff or laugh, let me explain.

Lisa Borden, 1/4/12

Eco Advocate and Strategist, Owner of Borden Communications

It's at this time of year I stare at my thermostat, wanting to turn it up two or three more degrees, but knowing that I have to find other ways to stay warm. Wouldn't it be nice to melt away a little of your heating bill while keeping the world cooler? Think about the following suggestions to stay warmer this winter!

Susan Weissman, 1/2/12

Writes About Allergies and Parenting

Should all school children, not just those who have diagnosed food allergies, have access to the emergency medication epinephrine and should more adults be ready to administer it?

Manuel Villacorta, 1/1/12

Registered Dietitian, Speaker, and Founder of Eating Free

Here's a question as we head into New Year's resolution time: What's the best thing to commit to in order to lose weight?

Gerard E. Mullin, M.D., 12/31/11

Author of "The Inside Tract"

Making -- and keeping -- healthy resolutions can be challenging, but even more important for people who are coping with preexisting digestive conditions such as GERD and IBS. Fortunately, with a few key lifestyle changes, you can keep your gut healthy all year long.

Brant Secunda and Mark Allen, 12/31/11

Shaman-healer, Six-time world champion Ironman

It's time to sweep out your negative attitudes, emotions and behaviors and make room for positive ones. Get out of your funk and choose to ring in health and happiness in 2012.