It's amazing what a little bit of sunshine and warm weather can do for one's mood -rejuvenated and ready for what's ahead! And to assist you in preparing for a healthier lifestyle, check out this month's columns: Understanding Weight Loss and Simplifying What to Eat. And for those of you who want to know how to better manage your hypertension, read this month's Training Corner column, Physical Activity: The Best Prescription for Hypertension. Also, the fight against childhood obesity is on! This month's Director's column discusses how access to mainstream sports and recreation opportunities would help the obesity epidemic among youths with disabilities.

So, go out and enjoy the nice early spring weather - while it lasts.

Send your questions and comments to Jenny Carlton, NCHPAD News Editor, at jcarlto1@uic.edu.