
In the UK, a DIY approach to mental health help
After crocheting a colorful blanket, Joan Ferguson snuggled up under it one night and proudly thought: "This is one groovy blanket. I'm brilliant.

Poll finds attitude shift among working moms
Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, according to a national survey. In the Pew Research ...
Audio of GI's statement on WikiLeaks case released
Some supporters of an Army private charged with aiding the enemy released a leaked audio recording Tuesday of Pfc. Bradley Manning explaining why he ...

Meditation teacher Nancy Cooke de Herrera dies
Pioneering meditation teacher Nancy Cooke de Herrera has died. She was 90. Maria Luisa de Herrera says her mother died Feb. 28. Madonna, Sheryl Crow, ...
Zimbabwe police raid election support group
An alliance of rights organizations said Zimbabwean police on Tuesday raided the offices of an independent election support group searching for ...
Bestselling self-help author Debbie Ford has died
The bestselling author of self-help book "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" has died in San Diego. Debbie Ford was 57. A family spokeswoman says ...

Legal fight over calming technique lacks harmony
The followers of a meditation practice that has roots in ancient India say it's simple: Close your eyes, silently repeat a mantra and relax. But a ...

Marines studying mindfulness-based training
The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through ...

School yoga tries to avoid religious controversy
Public school yoga instructor Katie Campbell proudly looks out at 23 first graders as they contain their squirming in a kid-friendly version of the ...

Gilda's Club name change insult to late comedian?
Remember Roseanne Roseannadana? Or Emily Litella? Or Baba Wawa? Younger generations might not recognize the characters popularized by comedian Gilda ...

Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar dies at age 86
Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, who wrote more than 30 books and focused on positivity and leading a balanced life, died Wednesday in Texas. He was ...