Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Jan. 26.
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BE WELL
Losing Things: Where did I put those darn keys? Some people who constantly lose things worry that there might be a deeper problem. Here’s how to know whether you need to see a doctor, and how to train your memory. By Albert Stumm. UPCOMING Thursday, illustration.
Breast Exams: Instead of self-exams, cancer experts now recommend having a general familiarity with how the breasts look and feel. Here’s what to know. SENT Monday, photos.
Sleep Tracking Devices: Millions of people rely on sleep-tracking devices, but what do they track and how should people use this data in their daily life? SENT Sunday, photos.
Eating Snow: How safe is snacking on snow? Experts weigh in the potential risks across a range of scenarios, including quick tastes, frosty treats like “snow cream” and sugar on snow and wilderness survival. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
GARDENING
Indoor Desert: Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents. By Anita Snow. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Snow: What does snow mean for the garden? By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Monday, photos.
FOOD Food-Voracious-Tortiglioni: A recipe for Tortiglioni with Peppers and Eggplant, from Adi Boni’s cookbook of traditional Italian dishes, “The Talisman of Happiness.” SENT Monday, photo.
PETS
US Westminster Dog Show: Coverage of the 150th Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Starting Saturday, photos, video.
WORK
Polling-AI in Workplace: How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll. SENT Sunday, photos.
TRAVEL
Southwest Airlines Changes: Southwest Airlines is ending its longtime tradition of open seating on flights. This change begins Tuesday and follows the airline’s move in May 2025 to start charging for checked luggage. Southwest also revises its policy on Tuesday for customers needing extra room. Travelers who don’t fit within a single seat must now buy an additional seat in advance. UPCOMING Monday, photo.
FASHION
Milan Fashion-Diversity: Afrofashion Association pushes for more inclusion in Italian fashion and society. SENT Monday, photos, video.
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In case you missed it:
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Climate Choices-Salt and Snow.
GARDENING: Houseplant Pests.
BE WELL: Protein Explainer; Measles Elimination; Fit-Volunteers; Working Well-Kindness.
FAMILIES: China-The Offspring Factor.
FOOD: Voracious-Fish Cakes-Birmingham Greens.
TECH: Britain-Social Media; New York Times Games; Social Media Addiction-Influencers.
WINTER: Winter Weather-Toughing it Out.
FASHION: Menswear fashion shows in Paris. Photos, video.
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