Janell Burley Hofmann, 1/13/12

Writer

I read picture books with only central female characters, I insisted she wrestle her big brothers, demanded family call her words like smart and brave as much as cute and adorable. I tell her we are all different -- straight and thin to round and plump and millions of ways in between. I tell her it's what makes us all beautiful. Unconvinced.

Dr. Michael J. Breus, 1/13/12

Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Sleep Specialist

Listen up, partners and spouses of people with sleep apnea: Treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP works best when it's a team effort. That's the takeaway from a recent research review, which sought to identify the most effective ways to help patients comply with their CPAP regimen.

Eden G. Fromberg, DO, 1/12/12

Co-founder of Lila Yoga, Dharma & Wellness; Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center

The recent New York Times magazine article "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body" has stoked an international controversy, shaken the yoga world and focused the spotlight on my previously anonymous, reclusive yoga teacher, Glenn Black.

Jeanette Jenkins, 1/12/12

Founder and president of "The Hollywood Trainer"

You must take responsibility for your present condition and understand that you are not a victim of your past but claim the power to shape your future.

Art Markman, Ph.D., 1/12/12

Executive Editor, Cognitive Science; Psychology and Marketing Professor, UT Austin; Director, the Program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations

The field of medicine has understood the importance of hand washing for almost 200 years. The fact that you need signs, though, suggests that not everyone is washing their hands all the time. What kinds of signs are likely to be most effective?

Michael F. Jacobson, 1/11/12

Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has asked the Food and Drug Administration to get rid of partially hydrogenated oil altogether. In the meantime, avoid products like these.

Traci L. Stanard, CPT-NSCA, CWC, 1/11/12

Owner and developer of Aspire Performance, former Elite International Gymnast, US National Team Member

The opposite of cancer to me is health... yet in my father's situation, it may have been cancer that brought him health.

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.

Ben Greenfield, 1/10/12

Fitness and Triathlon expert; Get-Fit Guy podcast host

Not only are water workouts good if you struggle with obesity, arthritis or sprained or strained muscles, but they're also a great way for a fit individual to introduce some variety into an exercise routine.

Justin Hakuta, 1/9/12

Co-Founder of YogaStart

What happens next in a world where yoga is being used to sell everything from yogurt, air fresheners, pain killers and cars? Has commercialization diluted the practice to the point of triviality, becoming just another easily bought, packaged and sterilized commodity? Hardly.

Katie Campbell, 1/9/12

Editor, Bestcovery.com

You had your champagne ready, your tie, hemline or sweatpants were smoothed out and you were ready to toast to the new year. All, you needed was for that ball to drop, but then someone asked you the dreaded question: "What's your New Year's resolution?"

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D., 1/8/12

Pediatrician, Child Obesity Specialist, and Author of 'Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right!'

It's unrealistic to think that the average person, who's faced with fast food and processed food on a regular basis, can start following a completely rigid diet of 100 percent "clean," fresh or local foods.

Laurie Gerber, 1/8/12

President of Handel Group Life Coaching

It's important to face the fact that time is the currency of life and it's sacred. You cannot accomplish everything, but you can accomplish a lot of what is important to you with awareness, smart thinking and good promises.

Mark Goulston, M.D., 1/7/12

Chairman, Xtraordinary Outcomes

Even though many people procrastinate sending you a message, human nature is that they will often expect you to respond immediately.

Grace Suh Coscia, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M., 1/7/12

Founder of HolisticWeightLossMethod.com

Traditional Chinese medicine and herbology focuses on a cycle of five elements to which nature rotates. From this Eastern perspective, winter becomes the water season. That's one reason why water weight becomes such a drag during the frigid months.

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.