Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of May 19. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact apcustomersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories, call Customer Support, customersupport@ap.org, 877-836-9477. For photo reruns, visit the photo archive. For questions, contact Julia Rubin at jrubin@ap.org or Mallika Sen at msen@ap.org.
BE WELL
Be Well-Chair Yoga: From emotional well-being to fall prevention, chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages. Sitting down to exercise may not sound like a workout, but devotees see a world of benefits. By AP Lifestyles Writer Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video, interactive graphic.
US-MED--Ultraprocessed Food-Markers: Scientists have identified molecules in blood and urine that could signal high consumption of ultraprocessed foods. UPCOMING Tuesday,
FOOD
Barbecue Book: Hugh Mangum’s got a 7,000-pound smoker and nine locations of Mighty Quinn’s barbecue restaurants. His new book is “Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe.” By Albert Stumm. INCLUDES a recipe: Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce. SENT Monday, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Pearl Couscous Risotto: Couscous gets the risotto treatment in this creamy springtime recipe. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, photos.
GARDENING
Gardening-Planting Fields Arboretum: Tradition and change intertwine to create beauty at a century-old arboretum on Long Island, New York. Like many historic gardens, it’s incorporating sustainable techniques and native plants. A new book looks at its layered history. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
No Mow May: If your neighbor’s lawn is looking tall and wild with a lot of bees and butterflies this spring, they may not be out of town or have a broken lawnmower. They could be participating in No Mow May, or No Mow April depending on your region, an international practice of letting lawns go uncut during spring to improve water retention and encourage pollinators. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
SPORTS
Black Youth Golf Detroit: As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams. But when it comes to playing, the high school junior only has his eyes set on golf. Embracing the game makes the 16-year-old a rarity among his Detroit peers, particularly Black high schoolers. Coaches and community groups are taking steps to spread the game’s popularity among students. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
TRAVEL
Memorial Day-Travel: Whether it’s a short road trip or jumping on a plane, Americans are gearing up to travel over the long Memorial Day weekend. Economic, geopolitical and flight safety worries have rattled the U.S. travel industry. The holiday that marks the unofficial start of summer may provide reassurance or more evidence of a slowdown. SENT Monday, will be updated through the week. Photos, video, broadcast.
PETS
Burglaries-Protection Dogs: Burglaries at the homes of sports stars have become a problem. The NBA consulted the FBI and came up with guidance for players, including: “Utilize dogs for home protection.” Protection-dog providers in the UK offer breeds like German shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Rottweiler, Doberman and Cane Corso. The cost can run up to $100,000 for these highly-trained pets. By Ken Maguire. SENT Monday, photos.
PARENTING
TV Sesame Street: With its impending eviction from HBO Max, “Sesame Street” is moving in with Netflix and maintaining its decadeslong partnership with PBS. The move announced Monday will begin with Season 56, premiering later this year. SENT Monday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
FOOD: Salt & Straw Ice Cream, includes a recipe; TV-Stanley Tucci; MilkStreet-Salt and Pepper Pork Chops; White House Chef; New-Zealand-Feijoas.
HOMES: Fashion-Jewelry Care.
GARDENING: Pollen; Morocco-Rose-Festival-Photo-Gallery.
CULTURE: Comey-Trump-Post-Origins-of-86; Like Button-Legacy.
BE WELL: Climate-India-Heat Lessons.
WORK: Be-Well-Working-Well-Toxic-Workplace; Starbucks-Dress Code.
FASHION: Prabal Gurung Memoir.
— The AP
