Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of May 11.
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SUMMER
Be Well-Adult Music Camps: Adult music camps can offer a summer antidote to a world of increased isolation, enthusiasts say. There are camps for all types of music, from electronic to opera. Many participants say it’s a way to channel their inner kid, and also find camaraderie. Experts say playing a musical instrument can improve memory, coordination and mood. By Kathy McCormack. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
GARDENING
Small Spaces: Microgardening means getting a surprisingly big harvest from a windowsill or balcony garden. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
FOOD
Voracious-Pork Ribs-Slaw: Slow-cooked pork ribs, grilled with a sticky glaze… This recipe is from the “Quick Prep, Slow Cook” chapter of my cookbook, “Sam’s Eats.” By Sam Way, Voracious. SENT Monday, photos.
BE WELL
Mammograms: Deciding when to get a routine mammogram is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another just opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every other year is best. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
SCHOOL
MED--Recess-Recommendation: For the first time in 13 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations about recess, citing the latest research on why breaks are essential for kids’ mental, physical, social and emotional growth and academic success. SENT Monday, photos.
WORKING
Polling-Job Optimism: A new Gallup poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market. This is a sudden reversal from just three years ago, when older Americans were more pessimistic. SENT Monday, photos.
Neonatal Leave: Momentum is growing for the adoption of neonatal leave policies in response to the struggles of parents of premature babies who face a difficult choice: continue working while their babies are in neonatal intensive care unit, or take shortened parental leave to make up for the time they took when their babies were in NICU. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
TECH
Sweden AI cafe: A new cafe in Stockholm just opened its doors and though there’s a human behind the counter making drinks and light bites, an AI manager is calling the shots.Andon Cafe is the latest autonomous organization experiment run by AI research company Andon Labs, tasking its AI to sell coffee and manage European bureaucracy. SENT Monday, video.
Haptic Robotic Hand: MIT researchers have developed a wristband to allow people to control a robotic hand, which mimics their movements. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
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In case you missed it:
RELIGION: Cosmetic Interventions-Ethics; Religion and Mental Health; AI Ethics-Religion.
BE WELL: Pen Pal Evolution.
TECH: Be-Well-One-Tech-Tip-Digital-Spring-Cleaning; Household Robot.
FOOD: Mother’s Day-Chicken and Waffles; US-Cinco de Mayo-Mexican Businesses; Voracious-Leek Quiche.
CLIMATE: Climate Choices-AC Batteries.
GARDENING: Cut Flowers Care.
PARENTING: California-Free Diapers; Baby Names.
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