Resisting the reality of chronic illness can lead to emotional distress. Acceptance, on the other hand, can open the door to proactive coping.

During the recent fires, many L.A. residents were inundated with information (and misinformation) about air quality. Here's the latest on a few spots where you can hike safely post-fires and not fret ...

Anthony Mackie describes what he lost to Hurricane Katrina, as he empathizes with people impacted by Los Angeles-area ...