Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of March 16.
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BE WELL
World Happiness Report: The annual World Happiness Report will be released on March 19. Will Finland continue its reign of dominance? How far has the U.S. fallen? UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
Working Well-Microshifting: More employees are engaging in “microshifting,” which involves performing their jobs in short, productive bursts of time instead of one long stretch from 9 to 5. Proponents say working in microshifts boosts productivity and work/life balance. But group dynamics can suffer. UPCOMING Thursday, illustration.
Scream Clubs: Can you scream your way to happiness? Maybe not, but the scream clubs popping up around the country promise some relief. By Albert Stumm. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.
Stair Climbing: Climbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it. SENT Monday, photos.
Women-Weight Rooms: Many women avoid the weight room and head straight for the cardio machines, for various reasons. But with research mounting on the benefits of resistance training, experts say a few things need to change at the gym to make it more enticing. By Albert Stumm. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
Electric Bicycle Safety: Injuries among electric bicycle riders are increasing as a new generation of faster and more powerful models floods urban areas. Research shows a growing number of head injuries and broken bones from riders falling or colliding with automobiles, and the numbers don’t include pedestrians who get hit by e-bikes. UPCOMING Sunday, photos.
GARDENING
Creative Reuse: Creative ways to save money on this year’s garden by recycling things you already have. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Poland Bird Hospital: The Warsaw Zoo opens an ER for wounded birds brought by people from around the city. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
Japan-Cherry-Blossoms: Two prefectures in western Japan have announced the start of cherry blossoms season. SENT Monday, photos, video.
GETTING AROUND
Climate Choices-Gas Tips: The war in Iran means gas prices are going up. Consumers can complain, but they can also do something to cut the pain at least a little: Change the way they drive. Experts say there’s plenty you can do to go a little farther on a gallon of gas. SENT Monday, photos.
FOOD
Food-Voracious-Feta-Brined Spatchcock Chicken: Feta-brined spatchcock chicken is cooked under a weight in this Egyptian recipe. By Michael Mina, Voracious. SENT Monday, photos.
Climate-Mexico-Mezcal-The-Process: The making of mezcal, an increasingly popular drink made in Mexico, is a long and involved process. Here's how it's done. SENT Monday, photos.
Cheesesteak Record: Food vendors inside Philadelphia International Airport plan Tuesday to assemble the largest cheesesteak, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
Argentina Wine Crisis: As Mendoza’s grape harvest tradition is celebrated at the National Vendimia Festival, Argentina’s wine industry faces a prolonged crisis, with consumption declining amid shifting tastes worldwide and local economic struggles. Once a dietary staple, wine is increasingly being replaced by flavored waters, sodas and beer, especially among youth. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.
NAMES
Census Popular Names: The U.S. Census Bureau reveals the most popular first and last names of the last decade by sex, race and Hispanic origin. UPCOMING Tuesday.
FASHION
Oscars.
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In case you missed it:
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Be Well-Climate Choices-Water-Filters.
GARDENING/NATURE: Gardening-Front-Yard Vegetables; Snow Geese; Death Valley Superbloom.
GETTING AROUND: Uber-Women Preferences.
FOOD: Voracious-Coconut Cream Pie; Toxic Chefs; Restaurants-Smaller Portions.
TECH: One Tech Tip: Analog Photography.
TRAVEL: Rising Airfares.
HOBBIES: Vintage Hobbies-Communities.
CULTURE: Hawaii-Local Lei.
FASHION: France-Paris-Fashion-Week-Trends.
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