Your week
YOUR HEALTH
Need to calm down? You might be better off doing some yoga than going for a walk (particularly in this snow).
A new study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine randomly assigned 19 people to an Iyengar yoga program and 15 to a metabolically matched regular walking regimen.
Those in the yoga group saw better changes in mood and less anxiety than those in the walking group, researchers found.
» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.
YOUR HOME
If your vinyl floors are yellowing, rubber-backed rugs and bathmats could be the culprits.
According to the Armstrong flooring company’s website, some chemical compounds added to rubber to extend its life and prevent brittleness can react with ingredients in flexible vinyl to produce a yellowish stain.
To be safe, make sure that the rubber products you buy are marked as nonstaining.
» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.
YOUR FOOD
A salad might not sound so soothing in this weather, so consider cooking your lettuce instead.
Stir-fried lettuce pairs with teriyaki tuna and fluffy rice for a quick, comforting Asian-style meal. Look for the full recipe on page C5.
» Find more recipes and restaurant news in Wednesday’s Food section.
YOUR FUN
Here’s what’s on the schedule for this week:
On CD (Tuesday)
Black Eyed Peas, “The Beginning”
Tim McGraw, “Number One Hits”
Glee cast, “Glee: The Music, Volume 4”
Bette Midler, “Memories of You”
On DVD (Tuesday)
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
“Going the Distance”
“Knight and Day”
“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (on Saturday)
In theaters (Friday)
“The Warrior’s Way” (Western)
On TV
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: The holiday classic returns in time for … well, almost December. (Tuesday, 8 p.m., CBS)
“Christmas in Rockefeller Center”: Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson and Susan Boyle serenade the ceremonial tree lighting. (Tuesday, 8 p.m., NBC)
“Grammy Nominations Concert Live”: The 2011 nominees are announced alongside performances by the likes of Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Miranda Lambert. (Wednesday, 10 p.m., CBS)
“Boardwalk Empire”: The acclaimed pay-cable crime series wraps up its first season. (Sunday, 9 p.m., HBO)
On stage
Dane Cook: Wednesday, Spokane Arena
Oak Ridge Boys: Friday, INB Performing Arts Center
Bela Fleck: Friday, Bing Crosby Theater
“The Nutcracker”: Friday, Panida Theater, Sandpoint
Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Saturday, Bing Crosby Theater
Around town
Christmas Tree Elegance: Tuesday through Dec. 11, Davenport Hotel
Friends of Turnbull Winter Festival: Saturday, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Holiday Open House: Sunday, Spokane Humane Society
» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.