Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Jan. 12.
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SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Climate Choices Winter Weatherization: It’s that time of year when you might be blasting the heat and still freezing. A house set at 65 is a lot colder in January than it is in October. Sure, there are expensive solutions like whole-house insulation and right-sizing ductwork, but there are also plenty of ways to save energy that don’t require more than a hardware store trip, $50 and a Saturday afternoon, including LED retrofit lights, storm windows and outlet covers. Some common causes of cold homes and how to fix them. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
BE WELL
Weight Loss Drugs-What to Eat: Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try the latest weight loss drugs. But dietitians caution that GLP-1 users still need to read ingredient lists carefully and understand what nutrients they need – and don’t need – while they’re taking the medications. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
Be Well-STD tests: New options for testing sexually transmitted diseases at home are becoming increasingly available, offering quicker, convenient more approaches to treatment. SENT Monday, photos.
FOOD
Root Vegetable-Cheddar Soup: Recipe for Creamy Rutabaga, Parsnip and Cheddar Soup, substantial and comforting on a winter day. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
Voracious-Beef Tacos: “Taco night” for many across the United States consists of an Americanized idea of Mexican food: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. The secret in this authentic recipe from my cookbook “Plantas” is using salsa to season your meat, rather than dried herbs and spices. By Alexa Soto. SENT Monday, photos.
GARDENING
Gardening-Succulents-Unusual Leaves: Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
DRIVING
One-Way Streets: Transportation planners in mid-size cities across the country have been turning their one-way streets back to two-way ones. They view the step as one of the easiest — and least expensive — ways to improve safety and make downtowns more alluring to shoppers, restaurant patrons and would-be residents. UPCOMING Saturday, photos.
PARENTING
Mattel-Autistic Barbie: Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie as part of broader efforts by the iconic toy maker to expand inclusivity and diversity among its dolls. SENT Monday, photos, video.
FASHION
Golden Globes-Fashion: Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour for Golden Globes red carpet. Moved Sunday and Monday, photos, video.
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In case you missed it:
TECH: CES 2026; CES 2026-Worst Of; Google-Walmart; Gmail-AI Implant; Cellphones in School.
BE WELL: Train as an Olympian; Trail Running; Mobility Exercise; Menopause Exercise; Dietary Guidelines.
WORK: Working Well-Nature; Money Matters-Retirement Planning.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Climate-Choices-Toilet-Paper.
RELIGION: Buddhist Monks-Peace Walk.
HOMES: Repurposing Furniture.
FOOD: Voracious-Ukrainian Soup.
GARDENING: Indoor Herbs; Los Angeles Wildfires-Sunflowers.
ARTS: Glimpse-China-Arts Festival.
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