Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Nov. 3. 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.
PETS/SUSTAINABLE
Climate Choices-Sustainable Pets: Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets as part of the trend toward treating pets as family. But buying refrigerated, “fresh” or even “human-grade” pet food can come with a greater climate impact. Most dogs and cats eat meat. The environmental impact of that meat includes the land the animal lived on, the food it ate, the waste it generated and other factors. Experts say there are ways to lower pets’ impact via food and other factors. By Caleigh Wells. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
GARDENING
Soft Landings: There’s important habitat under your trees. How to provide caterpillars and other beneficial insects with a “soft landing.” By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
BE WELL
Food Storage: Proper food storage, including refrigeration, can help prolong food freshness, minimize food waste and prevent foodborne illness. Experts provide tips and advice for safe refrigeration of different food groups. UPCOMING Sunday, photos, graphic.
Water Bottle Hygiene: Dirty water bottles collect germs and mold -- here’s how to properly clean those straws, lids and crevices. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
Gut Health Tests: At-home gut microbiome tests are trending and people are buying them for hundreds of dollars. But gut doctors say the technology is getting ahead of medical knowledge. By AP Health Writer Devi Shastri. SENT Monday, photos, video.
PARENTING
Be Well-Bike Bus: What started as a group of five parents who wanted to encourage their children to bike to school has become a weekly community ritual in a New Jersey township. Every Friday, hundreds of adults and students pedal to elementary schools together as part of a “bike bus,” one of many around the world. Organizers say the ride builds healthy habits, strengthens relationships and makes their kids more eager to go to school. Maintaining it in colder weather takes more effort. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
TV-Sesame Street: New home. Some format changes. Same monsters. “Sesame Street” launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest, a slightly tweaked format and a new way to watch — via Netflix. SENT Monday, photo.
ANIMALS/NATURE
Geriatric Penguin Island: An aquarium in New England has designed an enclosure aimed at ensuring its aging penguin population don’t get hurt. They have built PVC-cushioned surfaces for them and also are introducing more one-on-one training to keep the sedentary penguins more active. UPCOMING Monday, photos, video.
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In case you missed it:
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Climate Choices-Pumpkin Waste.
BE WELL: City Walks; Time Change-Explainer.
FOOD: Blue Food Cookbook, with Food-Fish Stick Panzanella; Japan-Sushi-Legend; Harry Potter Baking.
PARENTING: Books-Lost Dr. Seuss Book.
— The AP
