Tony Horton, 1/11/12

Creator of P90X®

For some reason, too many of us have forgotten (or have never been taught) that joy, happiness, health, fitness, loving relationships and financial success all stem from hard work, persistence and the occasional bit of physical, mental or emotional discomfort.

Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS, 1/10/12

Founding Partner, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Eating Recovery Center

Despite rising awareness among the general population and health care professionals alike, misconceptions about eating disorders, which have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, remain pervasive.

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, 1/10/12

Medical director, New York State Office of Mental Health

In this new book on Alzheimer's prevention, Dr. Gary Small and his co-author (and spouse) Gigi Vorgan clearly lay out a plan to prevent, delay and diminish the symptoms of AD for those who are at risk, which is most of us if we live long enough.

Deepak Chopra, 1/10/12

Author, 'War of the Worldviews'; Founder, The Chopra Foundation

Many people think that sleep apnea is snoring, but although it's frequently associated with snoring (commonly a wife will bring her husband to the doctor with complaints about being kept awake), apnea is a different condition.

Loren Ridinger, 1/6/12

Senior Vice President, Marketamerica.com and SHOP.COM

The madness started at the end of August when I discovered a lump in my breast. It wasn't the typical small lump that I have had before; this one was big, much bigger.

Dr. Michael J. Breus, 1/9/12

Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Sleep Specialist

Sleep was in the news throughout 2011, with breakthrough research and advances in our understanding of why we sleep, and how sleep -- or a lack of it -- can affect health and wellbeing.

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S., 1/6/12

NYC Cosmetic Dentist

Some people think cosmetic dentistry is something that only movie stars get to enhance their smile. Truthfully, that's far from the reality -- while I have done plenty of stars' and athletes' teeth, many of my patients are everyday people who are simply looking to have a better smile.

Holly B. Clegg, 1/6/12

Author of the trim&TERRIFIC;® cookbook series and specialized diabetic and cancer cookbooks

Pizza, burgers and fries are all-American favorites but have been touted as forbidden foods. "Junk food" shouldn't be the answer to your quick meal, but with a few simple changes you can easily enjoy a healthier approach to these classics.

Dr. Richard Palmquist, 1/6/12

Chief of Integrative Health Services at Centinela Animal Hospital, Inglewood California

Our personal health has much to do with freedom and how we use our freedom in living our lives. To have life, liberty and pursue happiness we need to use our freedom to act effectively and so help us to create health and free us from disease.

Jean Fain, L.I.C.S.W., M.S.W., 1/5/12

Licensed psychotherapist and author, 'The Self-Compassion Diet'

Last year, New York Times health writer Tara Parker-Pope interviewed me about my weight loss views. This year, it was my turn to interview her about hers.

Dr. Karen Becker, 1/6/12

Proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian

If, heaven forbid, your dog or cat is ever sprayed by a skunk, you should have this recipe on hand. The sooner you apply the solution to your pet's fur, the sooner he'll get relief and smell better.

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.