Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of July 13.
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HOMES
Climate Storms Backup Power: As extreme weather ramps up and power outages become increasingly frequent and lengthy, many people look for options to keep their essentials, devices and even whole homes powered up. From portable battery packs and generators to larger home systems, there are many choices to consider. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
BE WELL
Decision Fatigue: The more choices you have, the better, right? It’s an idea baked into Western culture. But behavioral scientists say too many options can make people anxious, indecisive and less happy with what they pick. Your brain will thank you for cutting the number of decisions you have to make each day. UPCOMING Saturday, illustration.
Texting Thumb: Texting and scrolling on our phones all day can stress out the thumb and wrist, but there’s simple ways to make it feel better. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
Overcoming Sports Injuries: Recovery from injury often focuses on healing the body, but experts say the mental challenges can be just as significant, especially when an injury changes daily routines, relationships or a sense of identity. Athletes offer a unique perspective because rehabilitation is often central to both their careers and their lives. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
GARDENING
Common Rose Problems: Few garden plants attract as much admiration as roses. They’re as beautiful in the garden as they are in a vase, and their flowers are a universal symbol of love. Unfortunately, they don’t always grow without challenges. Many common rose problems, however, are easy to manage as long as they’re identified and addressed early. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
FOOD
Voracious-Summer Scallion Pancakes: Vivian Howard has a recipe for Summer Vegetable Scallion Pancakes from her book “Deep Run Roots.” It features one of her favorite vegetables, the underappreciated okra. SENT Monday, photos.
MONEY
Money Matters-Retirement Tool Kit: If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to. To make it through this period with their sanity intact, they should focus on what they can control. By Christine Benz of Morningstar. UPCOMING Tuesday, photo.
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In case you missed it:
BE WELL: Calorie Math; Malaysia-Virtual Taekwondo; Fermented Foods; Working Well-AI Note Takers.
GARDENING: Shade Vegetables.
FOOD: Voracious-Hot Dog Reuben; Lebanon Mideast Cooking; Japan-Kirin; Hong Kong-Dogs in Restaurants.
PETS: Screwworm-Pets-What to Know.
TRAVEL: Airlines-Premium Push.
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