In Southern California, the warm Pacific Ocean draws those who love the challenge and exhilaration of surfing. With numerous beaches known around the world as offering a range of appealing surf conditions for everyone from those just learning the sport to those competing professionally. While it may start out as...

Menopause is a natural period of transition in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. Many brace themselves for its onset with a feeling of dread, anticipating uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, insomnia, muscle aches, and more. For those with psoriasis, or psoriatic...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a reminder that disability is not something that removes someone from all the normal activities and ambitions that anyone strives for to create a fulfilling life. Yet too often those who live with chronic physical and mental conditions don’t just encounter barriers to...

For those suffering from ulcerative colitis, symptoms may vary in intensity, but they’re never out of mind. Having an inflammatory bowel disease means that you never know when mild symptoms may ramp up to a debilitating, health-threatening level, or when a flare-up may strike. While what causes ulcerative colitis isn’t...

The word “arthritis” conjures up images of painful joints, stiffness, and limited mobility, but not all arthritis is the same. Unlike osteoarthritis, the so-called “wear-and-tear” arthritis associated with age, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect far more than just your joints. Understanding the underlying mechanism of...