Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Men's Health South Africa

My kid lives at the playground, which means I do too. What’s a quick workout that won’t make me look like the show-off dad? CHRIS, DURBAN Take advantage of the parallel bars – you won’t find them at most regular gyms, says Dave Durante, a former national champion gymnast and the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness. For the best workout on the bars, start at one end and do five dips. Shuffle your hands down the bar to the other end, and do another five dips. Then shuffle backward to the starting point and do four, continuing that same sequence until you make it all the way down to one. Darn kids in the way? Try Durante’s favourite workout, the CrossFit “Cindy”: five pull-ups, ten push-ups, and 15 body-weight squats.…

Guacamolecular Science Avos are back in season. That’s a good thing. Not just because nature’s butter is the wonderful green glue that holds the world and your toastie together, but because the fruit is packed with vitamin E. Here’s the deal: King’s College found that vit E can shield your lungs from harmful particles and has potent anti-ageing qualities. Welcome news, considering scientists now say toxic fumes could be the “primary cause” of premature skin-ageing for city-dwellers. It’s estimated that more than 90% of the world’s population are affected by elevated pollution levels. That’s a whole lot of people who need to eat more guac. DON’T GIVE GLUTEN THE BOOT The gluten-free fad might be just that. A new study conducted by the American Heart Society has revealed that eating…

1 / For Siri-ous Comfort The one-size-fits-all Apple AirPods are remarkably comfortable, but they’re so small we were sure they’d slip out. Yet even during runs, burpees and headbanging to Metallica, they stayed put. For easy volume and track control, you can double-tap and ask Siri to be your audio spotter. R2 599, myistore.co.za/airpods 2 / For Pocketless Playback Heart-rate monitoring and intuitive controls make the Samsung Gear IconX a slick workout companion. Swipe a finger to control volume; tap lightly to pause or play. With 4GB of storage, you can load up on songs transferred from your computer or phone. R2 999, dionwired.co.za 3 / Best Overall It has an in-ear heart-rate monitor, VO2 data collection system, preloaded workouts and a rep counter. Oh, and…

GET A GRIP / Beginners should hold the hammer in the middle. But once you’re hitting more nails than fingernails, it’s more energy efficient to hold it at the end of the handle to maximise power. Your grip should be firm, but not a choke-hold. A little give will stifle the shockwave of the impact and create more momentum. If a job calls for precise hammering rather than powerful pounding, move your hand up to the hammer’s head. ARM YOURSELF / Your powerplay: engaging your arm, not just your wrist. Allow the weight of the hammer to provide the power. Letting the tool lead will let the rest of you follow, and will increase strength behind every blow.…

Q 1 / What’s a punishing training drill that you dread – but is too effective to skip? It’s not the drills that bother me; it’s what comes after the drills. I have to bribe myself to do recovery exercises, like icing, stretching and rolling. They’re not painful, but they take up time when all I want to do after a workout is go shower and eat. But they have a huge impact on my recovery. Q 2 / When it comes to running shoes, what’s better: cushion or minimalism? Neither. You don’t want a shoe that sticks to either of those extremes. Most of these types of shoes are only designed for neutral runners, and will probably injure you in the long run. What will work for you depends…

THE DRINK: AUTUMN GNOME Muddle 3 sage leaves, 3 cranberries, 2 tsp brown sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon in a shaker. Add 90ml bourbon, 15ml cranberry juice, fill shaker with ice, stir and strain.* THE WORKOUT: HIKE A TRAIL You’ve got dwindling days to enjoy the mountainside before the fog settles. The cooler weather means fewer people and even fewer bugs. THE MINDSET: FIX SOMETHING A UK study showed that our minds function better when the mercury dips. That means you’ll have more headspace to tackle those projects you’ve been putting off.…

“My mother worked exceptionally hard to provide for me. She gets up at 5am and somehow makes it until midnight every evening. I once asked her, how do you run on so few hours of sleep? She told me: ‘Son, I’ll do anything in my power to try and give you the best life you can have.” That sat with me. I channel my mom’s qualities today. Recently she asked me, ‘You train so hard, aren't you worried you’ll burn out? I told her this success is what she deserves, after she gave me everything I could ever have wanted and needed.” Boxer Michael Markram, Canada “My mom is a warrior. She’s a loving, amazing woman full of faith. She has gone through domestic abuse and a son in prison,…

BEFORE YOU START Find a watch with a lap button. Run 20 to 40 minutes, 3 or 4 days a week, for 2 weeks. Complete at least one 45-minute run at your own pace with relative ease. No walking or whining! WHY THIS PLAN WORKS Yes, it’s a tough programme – you’re teaching your body to outwit your mind. Researchers suggest that your brain can act as a brake by anticipating damage to your body and slowing you down before you’ve reached your potential. To get faster, you need to override this wiring, McMillan says. That means pushing through discomfort, which may help you go harder. Mid-race, km 2.5 to 3 is critical. “Know that if you can just keep your pace on target through this section of the race,…

1 YOUR COMPANY IS UNDERPERFORMING “If your organisation is not meeting its financial targets and has either reduced profits or a loss, that’s a clear sign,” says Adrian Kelly. “Employees are generally the greatest cost to organisations, so that’s where they cut first.” How do you track your company’s performance? Both internal and external, competitor networks, the finance pages, the company’s website and its annual reports are all good sources of information. 2 YOUR INDUSTRY FACES SEISMIC CHANGE Globalisation and digitisation have kicked quite a few local industries in the goolies. If you happen to be in one of those industries, the fact is they are Not. Coming. Back. It’s only a matter of time, then. Use it. 3 SOMEONE DROPPED THE BALL IN KAZAKHSTAN South Africans are working for…

 AGE 22 “ I watch my diet like a hawk. I’m counting everything and making sure I never, ever put junk in my body.” JOB Boxer BEFORE/AFTER 94kg 87kg MICHAEL MARKRAM is a boxer who kicks ass in the ring. But he’s also got losing weight down to a science. During a recent bootcamp in Canada, the prizefighter burnt through 7kg of fat in just seven weeks, managing to pack on muscle at the same time. How did he do it? It was partly down to training three times a day, striking a healthy balance between strength and cardio, and mostly down to eating clean. Very clean. “Before every big tournament, where I need to make a certain weight limit, I watch my diet like a hawk. I’m counting every…

Q1\ When should you schedule your workout for maximum fat- shredding impact? A On waking B After breakfast C At lunch A If you’re sweating it out to no avail, try delaying your morning smoothie. In a Belgian study, men who hit the gym before breakfast burnt more fat and avoided weight gain, even when increasing their calorie intake. It’s the fasted route to victory. Q2\ Which of these can be a side effect of following the Paleo diet? A Smug #foodstagrams B A high grocery bill C Weight gain C A Nature journal study found that a sudden drop in carbs and boost in fats can destabilise blood sugar and trigger weight gain, particularly in men who don’t exercise. If our cave-dwelling ancestors had sourdough and quinoa, they’d damn…

1 RIB EYE “The king of steak – I prefer it to sirloin because it has a little more fat,” Apple-stone says. Salt and pepper are the only spices it needs. “I love rib eye served with sweet potatoes,” he adds. “The flavours just seem to go well together.” Savour that luscious marbling. 2 SHOULDER TOP STEAK This is the cut your butcher keeps. It comes from the shoulder and tastes amazing, Applestone says. “Towards its end there are lines of fat that spider down.” If you sear it over high heat, he says, “that fat melts in with the protein for a really rich bite that has good chew.” 3 BEEF HEART “When properly cleaned, beef heart is delicious,” Applestone says. It’s lean and gamey and can be tough…

What does “grass fed” actually mean? First off, for the majority of their lives, most cattle are grass fed. But then some farmers ship the animals to feedlots where they’re fattened on grain. (The heavier the cow, the more cash it brings in.) Ranchers can choose to skip this step and stick with grass. So “grass fed” really means “grass finished.” It’s a nuance, yes, but it’s important. Is grass-finished beef healthier for me? The meat contains nearly 50% more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than beef from grain-fed cattle, according to research from Gillian Butler of Newcastle University. Though grass-finished beef doesn’t carry the omega-3 punch that salmon does, it may be lower in some unhealthy fatty acids than grain-finished beef, the research revealed. Is there a label I should…

BRAZIL / Picanha At a churrascaria, or Brazilian BBQ, picanha is the thick, fat-draped, skewered steak that your server saves for the end of the meal. KOREA / Kalbi This umami-tastic version of short ribs involves marinating the meat in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and sugar and then grilling it to juicy perfection. GUYANA / Blood Sausage It’s seasoned rice that’s been mixed with cow’s blood; also called black pudding. The Guyanese like it with some pickles on the side. PHILIPPINES / Kare Kare Made from rich oxtail, this hearty, fortifying stew contains vegetables like eggplant and daikon, plus spices and ground peanuts.…

MAKE THE CUT If you associate puffers with cold, early-morning treks to the trail or the train, think again: the right one will make an impression in the office, too. A gilet in a luxurious texture works well layered under a blazer, keeping you warm and helping you stand out in a sea of soulless suits. TO ATTENTION The bomber-style silhouette adds a masculine, military-esque edge to your wardrobe. If you’re unsure about olive green, don’t be: it goes well with most neutral colours, like grey or black, and suits a pair of jeans or chinos, so will slot seamlessly into your wardrobe. TURN UP YOUR COLOUR Doubling down on denim? Good call. A bold gilet spices up the look, acting as the fresh focal point of a subtle, smart…

There’s a party going on in your gut. Right now, billions of microbes are enjoying one big belly dance, working together to extract nutrients from food and crowd out the uninvited guests. This gut “microbiome” has been big news lately, with plenty of probiotic foods and supplements claiming to keep the party going, which benefits health. But here’s even bigger news: microbiomes can be found all over your body – armpits, mouth, nose, toes, and more. Collectively they can weigh 2.5kg in a 90kg man – about twice the weight of your brain. “We had people swab their belly buttons,” says Rob Dunn, a biologist at North Carolina State University, “and found thousands of different species of beneficial microbes in there.” Microbiomes like this are thriving societies that we need…

1 Hyperspeed flights will eliminate jet lag – and with it your excuse for that sublime afternoon nap by the hotel pool. 2 When your buddy tells you another story about an epic night with a staggeringly beautiful woman, you’ll never know whether he’s conveniently omitting the fact he was wearing a virtual reality headset at the time. 3 Men used to say “I love you” by mowing the lawn or cleaning the garage or changing spent lightbulbs – chores made obsolete by replicants. Which means men will actually have to say “I love you.” Damn. 4 Genome editing. Guys with Donald Trump haircuts disappear, along with our feelings of superiority toward them. Nobody explains a full head of hair with “I have good genes.” Now it’s “My dad bought…

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Muscle Media Hit a plateau? Try hit play. Turns out that watching a Youtube clip of Conan the Barbarian lopping off heads, or any other suitably aggressive stream, might help you push harder next time you hit the gym. In a study published in the journal Hormones and Behaviour, researchers measured subjects’ testosterone after watching video clips, then had them perform squat tests on six different occasions, around 15 minutes after screening either a scene from The Big Bang Theory (ouch), a sad news story, an erotic dance, athletes training or rugby players acting aggressively. While training clips and erotica triggered a workout-boosting testosterone surge, the aggressive video significantly improved the subjects’ three-rep max.…

WIN FREE BEER Hold out your hands and ask your buddy how many fingers he sees, including thumbs, says Richard Wiseman, author of 101 Bets That You Will Always Win. He’ll say 10. Then ask how many fingers are on 10 hands. He’ll likely say 100. The correct answer is 50. Proof that booze and maths never, ever mix. AVOID LONG LINES There’s a time to be the cool guy who shows up late to the party, but this isn’t it. Do your homework: use the “popular times” feature on Google Maps to see when a place is busiest. “Plan to arrive an hour before the peak period,” says Tad Carducci, of the beverage consulting company Tippling Bros. DON’T BELLY UP Your first impulse may be to sit close to…

THE FIRST TIME A GUY FIRES UP A POWER TOOL IS AN EPIPHANY. A little extra juice can help you finish the job in half the time (and feel like a badass). So it seems kind of remarkable that men haven’t fully embraced this when it comes to dreaded tasks like shaving, scrubbing, and brushing. “Using an electic razor or an air flosser is like the difference between swinging a hammer and using a nail gun,” says Michael Gilman, founder of the Grooming Lounge. Use the accessories on these pages to supercharge your grooming regimen, and look better than ever. PHILIPS SERIES 7000 WET AND DRY SHAVER R2 799 TAKEALOT.CO.ZA 1 / Take a Trim If you’re not a fan of taking a blade to your body but still want…

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The Ad “Born of Fire,” Chrysler The Hook The fighting instinct “When this ran during the 2011 Super Bowl, Detroit was being written off by the whole country, and the ad tapped into a prideful defiance that was right for the times.” The Ad “I’m on a Horse,” Old Spice The Hook Mocking the form “Deodorant ads traditionally make ridiculous promises – like if you choose this brand you’ll have better lady-getting skills. Rather than make one of those promises earnestly, we took it over the top. The takeaway is that Old Spice is basically admitting the lie, which makes them so honest that maybe it’s true.” The Ad “Best Job,” Procter & Gamble The Hook Love of Mom “When the parent company of so many household brands sponsored the…

MAYBE YOU’VE HEARD THIS LINE just before last call: “The liver can grow back!” Well, yes, but let’s not rationalise ourselves into the hospital. Your liver is incredible, but boozing is just one way to ruin this vital organ, which turns food into nutrients and filters toxins from blood. Another big threat is fat. As many as a third of adults have a build-up of extra fat cells, a condition with a lovely name: fatty liver disease. Early medical literature described fatty liver as a problem afflicting heavy drinkers, but “that’s no longer the case,” says W. Ray Kim, a professor of medicine at Stanford University. Now it increasingly occurs in people who don’t drink in excess. In those people, it’s called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD – the…

THE CLASSIC Sofcomfort Men’s Air Sport “Like many guys with office jobs, I have tight hips. My physical therapist checked my hip mobility and confirmed it. Then he handed me a pair of these insoles. I slid them into my shoes and walked around a bit. When he retested, my mobility was much better. I still do the hip exercises prescribed by my PT, but the insoles help me maintain my form and avoid injury.” R200, Sportsmans Warehouse – DANIEL, HERMANUS THE SECRET MASSEUSE Sofsole Men’s Gel Arch “The initial delight of wearing most insoles fades as your tired feet become accustomed to them. That didn’t happen with these. They contain gel that moves through channels as you step. It feels like you’re getting a nonstop foot massage, even after…

01. SCALE UP Time taken: 3 weeks The bathroom scales are as good a place to start as any. Men who weigh themselves every morning lose an average of 9.2kg over six months, compared to an average 3.1kg for non-weighers, the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports. You’ll be tipping them in your favour well inside a month. 02. COUNT IT OFF Count the bites you take per meal, then set a bite limit. You’ll lose 1kg in two weeks, claims Brigham Young University. 03.EAT A MONSTER BREAKFAST Israeli scientists found people who eat big breakfasts lose 2½ times more weight than meal-skippers, equating to a potential 10% body weight loss within 30 days. 04. A QUESTION OF SPORT Time taken: 1 month Looking to supplement your…

0-6 HEAVY DUTY Here’s a takeaway for you – by which we mean a parting tip, not a briyani. Cornell University research found that dining with overweight friends encourages us to overindulge. Pick your meal before your companions order. 7-12 MIDDLE WEIGHT It seems counterintuitive, but your next step to efficient fat loss is ditching the word diet. According to Cornell studies, we’re more likely to overdo it on “lite” foods, as the labelling leads us to drastically increase our portion sizes, a.k.a. a net calorie increase. 13+ LEAN SWEEP It looks like you’ve got the skinny on weight loss. For that extra 10%, get to grips with kettlebell swings: five minute’s work burns 100 calories, says the American Council on Exercise. Try to make it through a full 300…

Any dedicated hunter will tell you that the best red meat isn’t beef or lamb. It’s venison, which has all the heartiness of the former with far less gaminess than the latter. Don’t hunt? Head to The Venison Company (CPT, thevenisoncompany.co.za thevenisoncompany.co.za), Kings Meat (PTA, kingsmeatdeli.co.za) or even Woolworths (R180/ kg) for tenderloin, and cut into medallions. Grab a lightly oiled cast-iron pan and set it on the stovetop over high heat. Season the medallions on both sides with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Flash-sear the venison on each side until medium rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the meat with sautéed mushrooms and a sturdy red wine. Consider applying for a hunting license.…

ROUND ONE A higher protein count wins this round for Spur – that, and the Whopper’s whopping 50g of carbs (and that’s without any chips). Both burgers pack an even 25g of protein, but Steers’ Classic offers fewer calories and less fat than all other contenders. While both burgers serve up similar calories, the Wise Guy lands the TKO with a higher protein content and lower fat and carb count. Battle of the bulk! Both burgers are high in fat and salt, true – but Rocomamas fails to land any punches, with 2 750 kJ and 43g of fat. ROUND TWO The Original proves itself a better all-round fighter, with the kind of balanced protein and fibre that’ll keep you fuller for longer. In this one-sided contest, the Wise Guy…

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1 THE DEADLIFT “The deadlift allowed Jay to build a decent amount of strength,” says Labuschagne. “It requires a huge amount of muscle to be recruited at the same time and requires your whole body to work as a unit.” 2 FARMER’S WALK “Loaded carries burn fat – plus, they’ll help you develop a rock-solid midsection.” Try them: grab two kettlebells that you can carry, then pace out 40 steps forward and another 40 back. Take a 90-second rest, then repeat three times. 3 ASSAULT BIKE “Intervals on an assault bike are brutal, and get you shredded like nothing else,” says Labuschagne. “I had him vary intervals by either using preprogrammed workouts or by customising the intervals to make them a little more sinister.”…

1 / Claw Hammer This is your jack-of-all-trades mallet, and the nucleus of every man’s toolkit. Go for the Groz Claw Hammer, it’s got a 13” handle for extra leverage and two steel bars running from top to bottom meaning this thing is about as indestructible as Thor’s hammer. A claw hammer isn’t just for pounding in nails – you can pull ‘em out or even split wood when you’re bringing down a dry wall. R550, Hawkes & Findlay 2 / Ball Pein Hammer This hammer used to be the tool of choice for swordsmiths, but it’s not just for the forge. The Lasher Ball Pein Hammer will give you an accurate strike, and can be used to straighten soft metals or even bash out those dents on your car…

Upgrade Don’t get us wrong: the jeans and T-shirt combo is a comfortable staple that isn’t going anywhere. But there’s a fine line between rocking your denim get-up occasionally and it slowly becoming your uniform. Upgrade your wardrobe with a trip to Soweto Fashion Week where top designers and promising new talent will be putting their ranges on display. The theme is Black/ White, and the fashion is cutting edge. 24-28 MAY RIDE Tucked away just outside of Pretoria, is a cyclist’s oasis. Think farm roads, cattle paths, dual tracks and strategically designed single track. It’s where the Trailseeker Gauteng Series takes place, and it’s where you can come to truly test your riding mettle. Pick a route – there’s a few tailored to various skill levels from weekend walkabout…

Running, apart from being physically healthy and rewarding, can be a great way to tackle life’s miseries, big and small. The reason: it helps people chill out. “As I run, the problems that have been screaming in my brain start to make less of a noise. I gradually stop thinking so much and exist in the present moment. By the end of the run my thoughts have stopped their circular cycle and I feel better: the day’s frustrations and anxieties have been lifted and I can think with a fresh and clear resolve,” says recreational and marathon runner Jens Reuning. Psychiatrist Matthew Ehrlich says running is generally a healthy coping mechanism: a way to be mindful, reduce anxiety and depression and help people focus. It releases natural feel-good chemicals. “It…

MY MOM GOT SOBER WHEN MY DAD WAS IN REHAB. THIS WAS 1985. She was sitting in the bathtub sipping a vodka tonic and flipping through a paperback. It was the same book my father would be reading in his recovery programme. She came across these lines: “Try to drink and stop abruptly. Try it twice.” After years of boozing and drugging, those words revealed an undiscovered truth: at 35, she, too, needed to clean up. With their shared source of misery behind them, my parents found calm, and my mom soon became pregnant with me. But five months in, my dad, at 29, decided the party wasn’t over and that a pregnant, dry, drinking buddy was no drinking buddy at all. He walked out on his two-year marriage for…

Three moves that keep Navy Seals limber and fighting fit: 1. Modified Pigeon Stretch People typically favour their right side when they stand. This causes your left hip to tighten up, because it rarely moves through the full range of motion. This isn’t a problem if you aren’t exercising often, but when you dial up the intensity you could find yourself with lower back issues and hip pain. “The modified pigeon stretch hits the oft-tight, left hip area, preventing problems that arise,” says Doug Kechijian, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Peak Performance. HOW TO DO IT Get on all fours, placing your left knee on a pad. Shift your left heel so it is under your right hip. Bring your right knee in to meet your left calf, pinning…

DIRECTIONS This sequence is perfect for those commercial breaks. Do the moves for 50 seconds each, resting 10 seconds between them. For the hip thrust and split squat, spend 25 sec onds on one leg before switching to the other. Finish with the push-up variations. Complete 3 to 5 circuits. It’s body weight only, but your body will feel like heavy weights in the later reps. 1 Single-Leg Hip Thrust Use the couch to support your head and shoulders, with your arms extended in a T. Bring your right leg toward your chest and push your hips upward. 2 Bulgarian Split Squat Put your right foot behind you on the couch and lower your body as deeply as you can. Press your front heel into the floor to push back…

UPDATE YOUR RESUMÉ Regularly. “Note your projects and the problems you’ve solved,” advises Kelly. “You don’t want to have been in a job for 10 years and fish it out to find you haven’t updated it at all.” Kelly also warns against the old shortcut of cutting and pasting from position descriptions. “What makes you different?” he asks. “What do people say that you’re great at? That’s your brand.” DEVELOP YOUR NETWORKS “LinkedIn is a great example of being relationship-driven,” says Kelly. “It can be an easy thing to ignore, but all you have to do is stay in touch occasionally, say hello, catch up for a coffee. It all helps keep you visible.” LOOK AROUND YOU The most accessible network, of course, is the one available within your organisation.…

If you keep your liver in tip-top shape, you could help more than yourself. In April 2015, 30-year-old David Denovchek caught the tail end of a local news report. A 4-year-old girl named Jamie needed a new liver, and doctors were seeking a living donor – someone who could donate part of their organ so it could then grow and function in Jamie’s body. Thanks to the liver’s regenerating properties, this can be done safely with a healthy donor. Denovchek fit the criteria perfectly. He was young and healthy, he had Jamie’s blood type, and his liver was pristine. “I never drank or smoked in my life,” he says. So that very night he contacted the hospital where Jamie was being treated. Several weeks later, sur geons cut out 30%…

7:00AM Spend a few minutes quietly watching your thoughts go by, says Jason Ong, a sleep psychologist and mindfulness expert at Northwest ern University. Self-awareness will help you cope with the day’s challenges. 7:05AM Play a video game or read on a laptop for 10 minutes, says W. Chris Winter, author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It. The blue light tells your brain to halt production of sleep- promoting melatonin. 7:15AM Achy back? Poor sleep may disrupt pain regulation systems in your brain. Do the runner’s stretch, Dr Winter says. Sit on the floor, extend one leg, and reach for your toes, keeping your back straight. Switch legs and repeat. 7:30AM Have sex. The surge of serotonin will help you wake up,…

AGE 29 JOB Sports development coach BEFORE/AFTER 229kg 132kg HE WAS A GROOMSMAN AT HIS COUSIN’S wedding and he could barely stand for 45 minutes. He was 229kg, and sweating. The tuxedo coat he had on was a size 64, and was still a snug fit. Vinson Smith remembers thinking: “How am I going to look into the eyes of a woman and tell her she’s going to have a healthy, long life with me at this weight?” Turning things around was never going to be easy. In his own words, Vinson has always been a big guy. And to make matters worse, he was from a family of big people. “My father was 1.9m and weighed 125kg. He used to say that once I learned how to make a…

1 Cook the Steak Salt and pepper the steak. Heat a cast-iron pan on high. Open the windows; flip on the exhaust fan. Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil. Add steak. Flip each minute until medium rare, about 6 minutes total. Remove; let rest. 2 Get Saucy Take the pan off the heat and add about ½ cup of red wine. Use the back of a wooden spoon to stir, scraping up the bits on the bottom. Add 1 Tbsp butter and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Bathe the Meat Lovingly spoon the luscious sauce from the pan and onto the sizzling surface and ruby-red interior flesh of the warm, moist meat. Sexy.…

Restaurants and online-order outlets charge wallet-draining sums for cuts billed as “Wagyu” or “Kobe” beef. But if you think you’re getting the intricately marbled meat that Japan made famous, you’re kidding yourself, says Larry Olmsted, author of Real Food, Fake Food. In SA supermarkets, “Wagyu” refers to cattle breeds that are 46.9% (minimum) Japanese Wagyu. The term “Wagyu” is not an indicator of marbling or quality, Olmsted says. But destaurants don’t have to meet this minimal standard for Wagyu DNA. Most don’t sell true Japanese Wagyu, and when it comes to Kobe beef, only a handful restaurants in the entire country is certified to import and sell true Japanese Kobe. Everyone else is slapping a hot marketing term on questionable steak – and charging you a hefty sucker’s fee. Find…

8 000 South Africans die by suicide a year – that’s 667 deaths a month, or 1 every hour. 5 TIMES as many men die by suicide than women. 25-34 The age group with the highest rates of male suicide. 800 000 people a year die by suicide worldwide. (Suicide was the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, worldwide, in 2015.) 20 suicide attempts take place for every suicide recorded as successful. 30.3% The lifetime prevalence for a mental health condition. 40 SECONDS Someone, somewhere in the world, dies by suicide every 40 seconds. (The World Health Organisation estimates that by 2020, 1.5 million people will die every year from suicide: That’s one death every 20 seconds.) DEPRESSION will be the leading cause of disability by 2030,…

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DEMODEX MITE Several of these are living in every one of your follicles. They’re geographically distinct, so mites on people in China differ from those in Europe. Dunn and his colleagues have studied them for years but don’t know much about them, other than that they’re fed by the follicle and, because they lack an anus, pop when full. HOOKWORM About half of people worldwide will host an intestinal worm at some point in their lifetime. This monster siphons its food and can harm its host. But despite its evil look, it can be beneficial. “Some autoimmune conditions seem to be connected to the loss of these worms,” says Dunn. “In fact, some people are taking them as medicine.” FUR MITE “One theory of why we don’t have hair all…