Your week
YOUR HEALTH
Having the so-called “obesity gene” doesn’t necessarily doom you to being fat, a new study shows – as long as you stay active.
A meta-analysis that surveyed 45 studies of 218,166 adults, reported in the journal PLoS Medicine, looked at the effect physical activity had on being saddled with the FTO gene, associated with fat mass and obesity.
Being physically active reduced obesity risk by an average of 27 percent compared with people who were sedentary. The same effect was not seen in an analysis of nine studies on children and teens.
The bar for “active” was set fairly low. People were deemed inactive if they had a sedentary job and did less than one hour of moderate to vigorous activity per week, or their level of physical activity was in the lowest 20 percent among that group of study participants.
» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.
YOUR HOME
Changing flooring requires little more than a whim with Modularity Tiles.
In most residential situations, the vinyl tiles can be installed with a residue-free, double-sided tape. They can be repositioned, and individual tiles can be replaced if they get damaged.
Modularity Tiles come either solid or with die-cut openings where you can insert either a circle or a square – sort of like putting a shape into a frame. You can mix and match designs and colors for a one-of-a-kind look.
The tiles are sold at www.modularitytiles.com. Solid-color, 12-inch-square tiles cost $2.05 each; tile frames, $1.73 each; and inserts, $1.72 each. Shipping is extra.
» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.
YOUR FOOD
Chinese five-spice powder adds exotic flavor to a quick pork stir-fry served over noodles and greens. 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)
Il Divo, “Wicked Game”
Soundtrack, “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”
Noel Gallagher, “Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds”
David Lynch, “Crazy Clown Time”
On DVD (Tuesday)
“The Change-Up”
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two” (Friday)
In theaters (Friday)
“Immortals” (fantasy drama)
“Jack and Jill” (comedy)
On TV
“The 45th Annual CMA Awards”: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley host the country music lovefest. (Wednesday, 8 p.m., ABC)
“The Vampire Diaries”: Intrigue at the homecoming dance in the midseason finale. (Thursday, 8 p.m., The CW)
“Chef Hunter”: New six-part reality series follows the recruiting process for top-level executive chefs. (Thursday, 10 p.m., Food Network)
“Geek Charming”: Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”) stars in the teen rom-com about a popular girl and geeky guy. (Friday, 8 p.m., Disney Channel)
On stage
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: Wednesday, Bing Crosby Theater; Thursday, Panida Theater, Sandpoint
Judy Collins: Thursday, Bing Crosby Theater
“Spamalot”: Friday, INB Performing Arts Center
Spokane Symphony SuperPops, Five By Design: Saturday, The Fox
Cirque du Soleil, “Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour,” Saturday, Spokane Arena
Blues Brothers Revue: Sunday, INB Performing Arts Center
Around town
Inland Crafts: Friday-Sunday, Spokane Convention Center
Epicurean Delight: Friday, Spokane Convention Center
Fall Folk Festival: Saturday-Sunday, Spokane Community College
Spokane Cork and Keg Festival: Saturday, Mirabeau Park Hotel
» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.