Your week
YOUR HEALTH
A new study shows that eating more olive oil could be linked with lower stroke risk in older people.
Medical records of 7,625 people 65 and older in France were examined by researchers to determine how their olive oil consumption affected their chances of having a stroke.
Those who were intensive users had a 41 percent lower stroke risk compared to those who never used olive oil, after adjusting for such things as body mass index, other stroke risk factors, diet and physical activity.
The results were statistically significant for ischemic stroke (caused by blockage of an artery to the brain) but not hemorrhagic stroke (caused by the rupture of a blood vessel).
The study was published online Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.
YOUR HOME
The common advice for gardeners pestered by deer is to plant things the deer don’t like.
Ruth Rogers Clausen makes that easier with her new book, “50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants: The Prettiest Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs that Deer Don’t Eat” (Timber Press, $19.95).
Clausen, former horticulture editor for Country Living magazine, focuses on 50 plants she considers exceptional and includes growing information, design tips and suggestions for deer-resistant companion plants.
» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.
YOUR FOOD
So you’re craving some pulled pork, but don’t have time to make it from scratch? Pulled chicken is a quick, tasty alternative that shines in such dishes as Sangria-Braised Pulled Chicken Sliders. For the recipe, see page C7.
» 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)
Weird Al Yankovic, “Alpocalypse”
Jill Scott, “The Light of the Sun”
Bon Iver, “Bon Iver”
Michael Bolton, “Gems: The Duet Collection”
On DVD (Tuesday)
“The Adjustment Bureau”
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules”
“Unknown”
“The Eagle”
“Cedar Rapids”
In theaters (Friday)
“Bad Teacher” (comedy)
“Cars 2” (animated)
On TV
“Combat Hospital”: Launch of the new drama set at a military hospital in Afghanistan circa 2006. (Tuesday, 10 p.m., ABC)
“Burn Notice”: Sharon Gless takes center stage as an undercover nurse in the spy saga’s Season 5 premiere. (Thursday, 9 p.m., USA)
“Leverage”: The fourth season starts with the crew climbing a mountain to bring down a crooked businessman. (Sunday, 9 p.m., TNT)
“True Blood”: It’s vampires vs. witches when Sookie and the gang return for a fourth season. (Sunday, 9 p.m., HBO)
On stage
Dr. John: Wednesday, Knitting Factory
KISS: Friday, Spokane Arena
The Judds: Saturday, Northern Quest Casino outdoors
Around town
Summer Parkways: Wednesday, Manito/Comstock area
A Night With Ronny Turiaf and Friends: Friday, Lincoln Center
Hoopfest: Saturday-Sunday, downtown Spokane
» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.