Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Nov. 10. Note AP's Holiday Gift Guide Digest is included at the end; the gift guides move Wednesday.
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BE WELL
Return of Calisthenics: Calisthenics are making a comeback. But is body weight enough to get a good workout? Content creators and many gyms are promoting the age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and instead relies on body weight for resistance. SENT Monday, photos, video.
Climate COP30 Mental Health: COP30 is underway, and with it comes news that often evokes climate anxiety and dread. But it's tough for individuals to make any meaningful climate choices without first tackling those feelings. Finding mechanisms to cope and reclaim agency is necessary to make good climate decisions. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
Financial Wellness-Gambling: With the rise of online betting and prediction markets, states and public health organizations are devoting resources to people who become addicted or develop a problematic habit. Experts advise setting limits in advance on how much you're willing to lose and how much time you're willing to spend. Things to watch for if you're going to gamble online. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
FOOD
Thanksgiving-Holiday Salad: If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
GARDENING
Making Leaf Litter: There are a few ways to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf litter. You can push a 3-inch layer of leaves into beds and borders to serve as winter mulch. You can put others in the compost pile. And you can make leaf mold to use in spring. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
HOMES
US Housing Solutions-Transit: Amid a shortage of affordable housing, states and cities across the country are spending billions of dollars and relaxing zoning rules in order to build more housing near transit hubs like rail stations. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
PETS/SUSTAINABLE: Climate Choices-Sustainable Pets.
GARDENING: Soft Landings; Farmers Almanac.
BE WELL: Food Storage; Water Bottle Hygiene; Gut Health Tests; Melatonin Heart.
HOLIDAYS: Rockefeller Christmas Tree; Toy Hall of Fame.
PARENTING: Be Well-Bike Bus; TV-Sesame Street.
TECH: Google-Conversational Maps.
ANIMALS/NATURE: Government Shutdown-Food Aid-Pets; Geriatric Penguin Island; Climate-Fall Foliage-Photo Gallery.
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AP's Holiday Gift Guides for 2025 will move Wednesday, Nov. 12. The eight guides will be accompanied by photos. Slugs begin YE--Holiday Gift Guide-- .
TECH: A curated medley of tech gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list. By Shawn Chen.
GAME CHANGERS: From elevated suitcases to smart pet collars, gifts marked by originality and inventiveness. By Jessica Damiano.
MUSIC: For music fans, the best presents are a bit more creative than buying the latest release of their favorite artist. By Maria Sherman.
MOVIES: Gifts for movie lovers that go well beyond Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards. By Lindsey Bahr.
NONFICTION BOOKS: Nonfiction for all kinds of readers, including art lovers, puzzle fiends, bird enthusiasts and more. By Leanne Italie.
KIDS' BOOKS: Share the love of reading by giving standout children's books. For all age groups. By Donna Edwards.
COUNTDOWN CALENDARS: Creative advent and other countdown calendars offer way more than food. By Kim Cook.
TASTE OF HOME: Edible treasures that nod to your gift recipients' hometown, heritage or memorable experience. By Katie Workman.
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