Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2018 i Men's Health South Africa

FILM 29 JUNE SICARIO OF THE SOLDADO Mexican drug cartels are smuggling terrorists across the border into the United States. FBI agent Matt Graver enlists the help of operative Alejandro Gillick (you’ll remember him as the badass, take-no-prisoners hired gun from the first movie) to hamstring local gangs. But plans for a peaceful resolution are derailed when Alejandro kidnaps the daughter of a notorious kingpin. It’s a high-tension sequel in the same vein as its predecessor – which means it’ll be one of the best films of the year. FILM 22 JUNE CROSS YOUR FINGERS For fans of the original movies, Jurassic Park World was a big, fat, tiny-armed T-Rex of a disappointment. But Fallen Kingdom might save the series, serving up world-threatening stakes with more dinosaur screen time and…

WHISKY THE PENICILLIN BY DINO JOSE BATISTA OF MOLECULAR BARS THIS IS MEDICINE FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL, BUT IT DOESN’T TASTE LIKE IT’S PRESCRIPTION. WHISKY WITH GINGER, LEMON AND HONEY CREATES A DRINK THAT WILL KEEP YOU SANER BY THE SIP. WHAT YOU’LL NEED 50ML SPEYSIDE WHISKY 25ML LEMON JUICE (FRESH PRESSED) 20ML HONEY & GINGER SYRUP 10ML ISLAY WHISKY SMART SWAPS OH, HONEY! Swap your sugar syrup for a tablespoon of honey. Not only is it sweeter (and lower in kilojoules), research has shown that this golden nectar can lower blood pressure and help reduce inflammation. Make it/ Shake up your Speyside whisky, lemon juice and honey together with a handful of cubed ice. Strain into a rocks glass stacked with ice. Now, float your Islay whisky…

1. Seat with a view A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases looked at a flight that was forced to emergency land after a terrifying outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea. Researchers discovered that people sitting in aisle seats were far more likely to contract norovirus than those sitting elsewhere. Our advice: check in as soon as possible and snag a window seat. 2. Wipe out Tray tables, bathroom handles and handrails are most likely to be contaminated by viruses and bacteria because they’re touched often, says C-Health infectious disease expert Michelle Barron. Your move: pack antiseptic wipes in your hand luggage, and wipe down the surfaces in front of you - especially the ones you’re going to eat off. 3. Drink up When you’re flying, remember to keep your hydration…

MOBILITY Start with these warm-ups, resting 30 seconds between sets. The goblet squat primes your legs, while the face pull stabilises your shoulders and strengthens your upper back. Goblet Squat Hold a light (8 to 15kg) kettlebell or dumbbell at your chest. Squeeze your glutes, brace your core, and squat, keeping your chest up, pulling your hips back and down, and pushing your knees apart. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor; then push back up. That’s 1 rep; do 3 sets of 15. Resistance Band Face Pull Secure a light resistance band to a rack at eye level. Using an overhand shoulder-width grip, grasp the band with both hands, arms straight in front of you. Holding it taut, pull towards your forehead, opening your arms…

1. Find the real facts. “There are no secret exercises. It’s all about knowing what energy system to employ for each specific fitness goal. Getting in shape is basically just reverse engineering. If you want to look like an Olympic swimmer… do what swimmers do. It’s that simple.” 2. Trust in the process. “I asked him to do a workout with me; I told him if he felt nothing, then he wouldn’t need to train with me. I gave him one of my standard monster-set workouts… and he was floored. He never expected a 60-year-old guy to be stronger and fitter at everything we did, and he said he trained parts of his body he’d never felt before. I think he was convinced.” 3. It’s all about effort. “On day…

THE ORIGINAL 1. Fit is king, and the 50s taught us just that. 2. The double pleats should be left in the archives. 3. Don Draper recently brought the Club-master spectacles back. 4. Neutral hues together can make you look dull. 5. We could still be sporting this retro tracksuit jacket. 6. Great in the 70s, but in 2018, fitted trumps bell-bottoms. KILLER KICKS Your old man may have rocked heavy Timberland boots back then, but nowadays the brand offers lighter options, like these breathable canvas chukka hybrids. Crafted in mesh and leather, the shoe looks like a sneaker from the front and a boot from the back. Best of both worlds. Killington chukka R1 899 Timberland THE UPDATE You may think of chinos as crisp and lightweight, but check…

SEIKO PROSPEX R7300 Seiko fans called the 6306 dive watch “the Turtle”, because of its round shape and hard shell. Popular from the mid-’70s to the mid-’80s, this durable timepiece has since become a collector’s item. (We’ve seen it priced as high as R41 000.) While the 2017 remake retains the terrapin-like look, new features include a 41-hour power reserve and water resistance to 200 metres. TISSOT HERITAGE R15 050 The vintage model looked like a vintage pocket watch. It was introduced in 1936, when watchmakers had just begun to modify the pocket watch by welding arches on either side of the case, allowing for the convenience of a wrist strap. The modern edition has the same classic feel, but with simpler, more modern lines. Like the original, it’s powered…

SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE TIME Efficiency expert Allyson Lewis has a few suggestions. 1/ Make the shower your one spot for washing your body and face, brushing your teeth, and shaving. 2/ Cut clutter by limiting your choices: put out only one body wash and shampoo at a time. 3/ Use multi-purpose grooming products, such as a combination face wash and exfoliator. 4/ Decide what to wear the night before. Don’t leave the bathroom until you’re fully dressed. 5/ Leave your phone outside the bathroom so you won’t be tempted to check it obsessively. 6/ Place a small travel clock at eye level in the bathroom so you can keep track of time. Answering email on the toilet isn’t saving you time – it’s killing your morning. “You lose efficiency…

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0-6 Saccharine dreams If your sweet tooth is insatiable, throw a few berries into your next smoothie. A British Journal of Nutrition study found adding polyphenol-rich blackcurrants, cranberries and strawberries to your sugar hit reduces spikes in blood glucose, and therefore fat storage. 7-12 A spoonful of sugar If occasional cravings still get the better of you, here’s a fun fix: a bit of Tetris can reduce your compulsions by a fifth. Plymouth University found playing for just three minutes weakens desire for unhealthy foods by distracting the brain. It’s an easy way to block out binges. 13-18 In the sweet spot You have a refined knowledge of sugar. But even as a sucrose-shunner, you can benefit from a little sweetness. In a study by the University of Birmingham, athletes…

1 STOP PHONING IT IN Your smartphone addiction is hurting your work. Cut down on screen time with these distraction-busting apps: Moment (iOS) In comScore’s 2017 Cross Platform Future in Focus report, research showed that the average adult spends nearly three hours staring at their phone every day (or around 86 hours per month). Curb your screen time with Moment, an app which tracks how often and how long you’re using your phone. Best part: set yourself a daily limit, and the app will notify you when you go over. It’s an electronic guilt-trip that’s worked for even the most Twitter-obsessed at the office. Forest: Stay Focused (iOS / Android) A Kent State University study found that high-frequency cellphone users tended be more anxious and less satisfied with life. Take…

To play supervillain Erik Killmonger in Marvel’s Black Panther , Michael B. Jordan didn’t just go bad – he went big. He added serious beef to his chest and a layer of muscle on his arms by doing old-school strength-building moves for high reps with relentlessintensity. MBJ’s Biceps Blast Do each arm exercise “21s-style”, says MBJ’s trainer, Corey Calliet. That means 21 total reps per set. For the first 7 reps, curl from the bottom of the motion until your forearms are parallel to the floor. For the next 7, curl from parallel to the floor until the top of the motion. Then do 7 full curls. Do 1 set of each move; that’s 1 round. Do 4 total rounds, resting as needed. Preacher curl Load an…

The older you get, the more you appreciate your pops. Simple. Even though most young men think they have all the answers – they don’t. I was a classic case of the know-it-all when I was younger, and used to to argue with my parents over just about everything. However, as the years passed (and even more so when I become a dad myself), I learnt two things that destroyed my smart-arse status: in truth, firstly, I knew very little; and secondly, nothing beats experience. That second quality is something all the men you see above have in spades: years of experience and hard-earned smarts. And they’re directly responsible (along with all the moms, obviously) for the team that puts this magazine and brand together. To celebrate Father’s Day and the…

1 / CANNED BEETROOT Canned beetroot maintains about the same nutritional value as fresh beetroot, giving you a good source of fibre, iron and folate. Beetroot is rich in nitrates, and functions as an antioxidant, lowering inflammation and reducing your risk of heart disease. Use it in a salad, or heat it and serve with lemon juice. 2 / OAT BRAN Oat bran is the outside casing of the oat grain. It offers significant amounts of fibre and selenium, and helps regulate blood glucose levels and reduce cholesterol. It also creates a feeling of fullness. Cook oat bran with milk or water, or eat it on its own. Add a tablespoon to smoothies, or use it when baking. 3 / CHICKPEAS Chickpeas are a good source of protein, healthy fats,…

HYDRO FLASK We all need to drink more water, but we need fewer plastic bottles – this looker solves both problems. It’s a 621ml vacuum-insulated canteen in a handy size; it’s tough, thanks to its stainless steel construction; and it does double duty, too – it can keep drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for up to 12. It’s BPA- and phthalatefree, and the mango colour is a win too. R639, sportsmans-warehouse.co.za SWATCH PNEUMATIC Simple but hella striking, this excellent timepiece is brilliant value for money. It’s a light, comfortable watch which shows that Swatch ain’t just for youngsters. We’re sold. R1 570, swatch.com THORENS TD-158 TURNTABLE Yeah, you read this right – we’re siding with the bearded hipsters on this one. This fully automatic model is durable, well-made,…

WERNER VILN/ SENIOR DESIGNER SIX DOGS BLUE GIN “Always a favourite. It goes well with rosewater & citrus, and changes colour when you add the tonic. ” ROB CILLIERS/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR HOOGEBERG YSTERVARK HYBRID LAGER “When your favourite draft beer is finally bottled, it’s a cause for celebration - smooth with a hint of bitterness. Cheers.” ARTHUR JONES/ EDITOR TULLAMORE DEW WHISKEY “It’s the first timethat I’ve tried this Irish blend, and I’m impressed: smooth and well-priced.” MEGAN FLEMMIT/ MULTIMEDIA EDITOR FAT BASTARD CHARDONNAY “I tried this out purely for the name, but I’ve stayed for the taste. Pairs well with seafood. ”…

THE INHALE Draw air in through your nose and mouth; air moves down your windpipe and into your lungs. DO IT BETTER To ensure that your breath fills your belly first, watch your shoulders; they should barely move. THE DIAPHRAGM Arch your back and let your belly relax as it expands with air. This should rock you forward in your chair. DO IT BETTER Practise belly breathing by lying down with a light kettle-bell on your stomach; push it up while inhaling. THE EXHALE Breathe out, pulling your belly back in and squeezing your abdominals. DO IT BETTER Push your lower back into a chair and blow out all the air that you possibly can. Brandon Lilly is one of the strongest men on the planet, an elite powerlifter who’s…

DietBet Go hi-tech with the DietBet app: join a game (currently more than 600 000 players), put your money into a pot, and start losing weight. Winners split the pot. Choose from short four-week Kickstarter games or six-month Transformers. Go to dietbet.com, and get the free app at the Apple Store and Google Play. Do-It-Yourself Old-school never goes out of style. Challenge friends, family members, or co-workers. In a Mayo Clinic study, overweight adults on a year-long incentive programme that included a shot at winning a “bonus pool” lost more than triple the weight that people with no financial carrot lost.…

Here’s how this works: pick a leafy wrap for your base, fill it with a protein, and add a topping mix. Then wrap and eat. These recipe combos make eight wraps, or four servings total. You can prepare the components ahead of time and then assemble the wraps when you’re ready to eat or pack your lunch. BASE Romaine/Cos Butter lettuce Radicchio Cabbage Spinach/Swiss chard PROTEINS 2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken 500g salmon, baked and flaked 500g minced pork, cooked 500g quinoa, cooked 500g steak, seared TOPPINGS Mexican In a bowl, mix 1 cup tinned/cooked black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 diced avo, 1 diced medium tomato, 2 Tbsp chopped coriander, 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, and ¼ tsp salt. Want to add a little spice? Then season to…

MORE ACTIVE YEARS! Fibre may be a youth nutrient. People who ate 32 grams of fibre a day over 10 years were more likely to be “successful agers” (free of depression, cognitive decline, and aging issues such as heart disease) than those who didn’t hit that threshold, a 2016 Australian study found. Fibre may control inflammation – the villain behind many diseases – by curbing hunger and post-meal blood glucose spikes. BETTER IMMUNITY! Men who consumed a fibre-rich diet reported feeling healthier than those who didn’t, a 2017 study in Food & Nutrition Research showed. Fibre may aid immunity, reducing your risk of inflammatory diseases. But is feeling healthier the same as being healthier? Your perception of your health can be a powerful wellness influence, the researchers say. Stock up…

THE ORIGINAL 1. A man will always look well-dressed in a classic dark suit. 2. This rule still applies today: we should see roughly 1½cm of shirt cuff peeking out. 3. The pocket square is timeless and always needed. 4. Inject a bit of complexity with a check or geometric pattern shirt. 5. Slimmer-fitting suits are preferable today. 6. The ‘tache – you either love it or hate it. Kudos if you can pull it off. 7. Skinny ties are still rocking. FAMILY TIES Ryan Tristan Jin, author of How to Tie a Tie: A Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Dressed, explains what to raid from your dad’s collection. The width A 2.5cm to 2.75cm range is the sweet spot to shoot for. The fabric Wear seersucker, linen, or cotton knit…

Made popular by badass pilots in WWII, the bomber is one of the most stylish jackets you can own. Our favourite colours are black, blue or green, and it can work as both a jacket and a middle layer beneath a peacoat. The black option is useful, as it works with most casual outfits. The cropped shape is flattering, as it helps accentuate your shoulders and lengthen your legs. They’re also comfortable and versatile – you can wear them as easily with denim as with suit pants. The Bombing Run PAST The bomber is an iconic style that has existed since the turn of the century in uniforms and fashion. In the ‘50s, youth culture adopted military and labour pieces like the the MA-1 bomber, subverting their symbolism by bringing…

WASH FASTER Axe Body Wash Dark Temptation 250ml, Clicks With a hint of spice and a blend of hot chocolate, this body wash instantly moisturises your skin and rinses off more quickly than most other body washes. SMELL FRESHER Playboy Code Black Deodorant 150ml, Clicks The scent is a slick mash-up of lemon, ginger and coconut, creating a masculine, musky smell that lets everyone know you’re the freshest one in the room. CLEAN DEEPER Vaseline Men Oil Control Face Wash 100ml, Zando The glacial clay in this cleanser removes oil and dirt from deep within the pores. Your skin will feel clean and refreshed, with a cooling sensation to boot. ALL IN ONE Nivea Men Eventone Crème 75ml, Dis-Chem Uneven skin tone? This non-sticky lotion balances it out – thanks…

If you’re like most working adults, you catch two or three colds and take about four sick days a year. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s hell, we know. How would you like to never again suffer with a clogged head, sore throat, or cold sweats? To learn all about avoiding disease, turn the page and embrace our stay-healthy tips. (But not too closely – we didn’t disinfect ’em.) 1 KNOW WHERE THE GERMS LURK We set our intrepid intern, Joshua St. Clair, loose in New York City with a germ detector. Here’s what he found – and what you should avoid. As I slip into St. Patrick’s Cathedral, I feel like Jason Bourne. My backpack contains 20 plastic capsules and a small electronic monitoring device. To the security guards,…

Build A Bigger Payday Common Cents Invest, invest, invest! It’s a mantra you’ve heard recited by finance experts across the globe. But for all intents and purposes, they may as well be speaking another language. In the midst of a never-ending economic crunch, there’s barely enough money to keep a roof over your head and food on the table. And those crumpled notes left over at the end of the month – which fine financial institution would even want those? Turns out, quite a few of them do. Small investments are turning into a big trend, with companies offering more and more avenues for guys like you and me to go from surviving to thriving in a few simple steps. We tapped the experts, stared at spreadsheets, and crunched the…

“Always pick up the tab – at least at first; and she never touches a door knob,” says Michael B. Jordan. YOU CAN ALSO: Take her on a romantic getaway to your favourite place. JORDAN’S PICK: OF ALL THE PLACES IN THE WORLD HE’S TRAVELLED TO, HE SAYS, CAPE TOWN IS THE COOLEST. Interview with Vogue magazine TWITTER POLL We asked more than 2 200 men if women really care about size. Plenty, and larger is always better 22% Somewhat, but it’s hardly a deal-breaker 60% Actually, they care more about his tongue 18% 73% Number of women who say clitoral stimulation during intercourse is necessary for their orgasm or improves it. Use all your tools, guys. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy…

WE SHARE THE SAME DNA. I’M 57. MY SON, PAUL, IS 32. We grew up in the same place (Pennsylvania), earned the same degree (journalism), and work for the same magazine (the US edition of this one). We’re both 1.82m tall, and people say we even talk and walk the same way. So what can our 25-year difference teach us about what age takes and (hopefully) bestows? To find out, Paul and I faced off in 131 comparative measures ranging from routine blood work to a carotid artery ultrasound. We had stress echocardiograms to gauge our heart health and MRIs to assess the deep reaches of our brains. We got a dietician to dissect our eating habits and a dermatologist to map our moles. And we went mano a mano…

Shoot Like A High-Flying Pro Sports Photographer Ydwer van der Heide (@YDWER) is not your average extreme sports photographer – you might’ve guessed that. Hailing from the Netherlands, he’s been coming to SA for years to shoot the best kiters in the world. But Ydwer’s journey began way before the masses discovered Instagram filters. He started kiteboarding at 13, and met a lot of guys who became professional athletes. “Because it was a fast-growing sport, there was a need for good photos. I focused on quality, and came up with new, creative ideas that were noticed by brands and magazines all over the world,” says Ydwer. But it’s his skill with kite, not camera, that gives him the edge. “Get into the sport that you want to take photos of.…

“She’s taken off her nappy, and what if she wees on the couch?” “Because I said so – that’s why,” I said; and as soon as I uttered these words, I heard my father’s voice echo in my head. Was I really turning into my dad? Every time I say typical parent things that I vowed I’d never say – like “No-one said life was fair”, and “I’m going to count to three…” – I inch closer to becoming my own father. “Are we there yet?” asked Khwezi. “I’m bored,” said Rachel. “Whaaa,” wailed Maya. This was a few years back. We were heading to a Father’s Day weekend away with some friends who didn’t have children. My wife Jean and I had packed our kids – Khwezi, on the…

1. Airborne Attack More than 200 virus strains can cause the common cold, spreading through the air in tiny droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Contact with your mouth, nose or eyes is enough to catch the bug – so wash your hands thoroughly and keep them to yourself. Beware: your colleagues are at their most contagious during the earliest days of a cold. Hot-desk at a distance, in other words. 2. Run With It Once hit, most believe the cold virus is the direct cause of your chronic nose tap. However, according to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, your symptoms are actually your body’s inflammatory immune response to fight the infection. Your sore nasal passages will continue to produce excess mucus until your…

Things have changed since Sloan ditched the Entourage boys. Emmanuelle Chriqui (SHREE-kee) has become an assassin and a hypnotist hustler, and as of April 20, in Super Troopers 2, she’s a French-Canadian bureaucrat trying to defuse an international crisis. Despite her packed schedule, she’s calm. Her day starts around 7:30 a.m. She’s one of those morning people. “I’m excited to wake up. It feels great,” she says. Credit the meticulous ritual she sticks to whether she’s at home or on the road. Follow her lead to charge into your day. THE MORNING ROUTINE 1. Squeeze the Day Chriqui wakes up with a cocktail: hot water with fresh citrus. “I hand-press half a lime or lemon straight into the cup,” she says. It’s a smart way to tackle hydration. If you…

MEET MICHAEL BLANCHARD A senior captain with South African Airways, Michael flies the airline’s biggest planes across the world daily. He’s a globetrotter who has made the news for going beyond the call of duty; now it’s time for you to take his airborne advice, and fly the extra mile. I want to learn how to fly. How do I know if I’m a Top (or a Flop) Gun? Approach a flight school, and chat with a senior instructor. He or she will give you great advice, and often throw in an introductory “flight” at minimal cost. Getting to know someone in the industry is also a great idea. Every single pilot owes his or her career to senior pilots who helped them in one way or another. Is there…

LIFT WEIGHT, EASE STRESS Strength training isn’t all about muscle; it may relieve anxiety in healthy adults as well as in people with physical and mental illnesses, a University of Limerick analysis found. Researchers point to the benefits of social interaction. Try group training if you’re stressed. TRACK KILOMETRES, NOT MINUTES To lose weight in a walking/ running programme, focus on distance, not time. Troy University researchers who studied 15 overweight people found that on average, those with distance goals lost 4kg, while time-focused people actually gained over a kilo. One possible reason: the latter may have overestimated kilojoules burned. WORK OUT TO GET AHEAD So the boss wants you to produce? Ask for a gym subsidy. University of Texas research of 6 500 workers over three years found that…

DUTCHMAN WIM HOF is famous for his endurance stunts. He also has a breathing technique that can instantly increase your single-set push-up total. How does it work? Journalist Scott Carney, who visited Hof to learn his secrets, explains. 1/ LIE ON YOUR BACK and breathe through your mouth. Take 30 deep, rapid breaths, filling your belly and then your chest, in that order. After 30 breaths, exhale naturally. Hold the exhale as long as you can. Fight your gasp reflex. 2/ AFTER THE RETENTION breath, take half of a “recovery breath”; hold it for 15 seconds. Repeat step 1 twice, gradually increasing the length of retention. (Try holding for 1 minute, 2 minutes, and then 3 minutes on the third retention.) 3/ DO ONE MORE ROUND OF breathing, then roll…

EXPERT Mark Ireland is a rugby player turned PT at The Foundry. @m_i_strength_and_fitness 01 Knee-to-chest lunge with rotation 2 sets of 6-8 reps each leg Release tight glutes and hips to stop lower back pain. Pull one knee tight to your chest (A), release, and drop it into a lunge, touching the floor with your back knee and hands. Lift the arm closest to your front knee straight above your head (B). Repeat on the other side. 02 Single-leg Romanian Deadlift to knee drive 2 sets of 6 reps each leg Build leg power by lengthening your hamstrings with slow eccentrics. Stand on one leg, knee lifted at 90 degrees and arms out to each side (A). Bring your chest forward until it’s parallel to the floor, as your elevated…

ROSS MCASLAN LOCATION Cape Town OCCUPATION Branch Manager for DEMCA Actuation AGE 40 HEIGHT 1.86m WEIGHT BEFORE 140kg WEIGHT AFTER 98kg TIME TO GOAL 7 months It’s hard to visualise 42kg. For reference, that’s 84 tubs of butter (!). Ross McAslan lost that in just seven months, and ended up looking like a fitness model. His secret formula? Dealing with the emotions controlling his appetite, and recruiting the best help. Here’s his advice: 1 THE PROBLEM “Food was my emotional escape. I spent most of my childhood overweight. When I went to high school, the awareness of my size kicked in, and I managed to lose most of my bad weight through overtraining and unhealthy dieting. I maintained that until the age of 26 – but my relationship with training…

95/5 – Lean That’s seriously lean! It’s best for meals that have many supporting ingredients and added fats. (Think Mexican – chilli and tacos.) 90/10 – Medium This nicely balanced beef blend is perfect for Italian ragu and meatballs. There’s enough fat to impart a rich taste, but not so much that your meal is swimming in a grease slick. 80/20 – Fatty The 20 percent fat may not be quite the highest on the market, but it’s the right combination for creating juicy, flavourful burgers. Hey, want to keep cooking delicious, nutritious one-pan recipes? head over to our site: MH.co.za/food-nutrition…

Is there such a thing as style DNA? I hope not – I’m sure our dads committed lots of embarrassing fashion gaffes over the years. Like wearing socks with sandals, ill-fitting suits and the tightest pants that sit high on the waist. In public. We asked our colleagues to dig up old Dad photos, and made a surprising discovery: a lot of what (real) men used to wear still works today. Dress Like Dad Blow Up Your Style Speed Up Your Routine…

THE ORIGINAL 1. High-waisted pants, no thanks. Leave those to the ladies. 2. Checks are here to stay. 3. Backpack: manly accessory. Always. 4. Thinner stripes are more modern. 5. Denim shorts are great, but you need a longer variety. Seriously. 6. Low-profile sneakers here would be perfect. RESPECT YOUR VINTAGE LEATHER The best hand-me-downs from your father are leather: belts, bags, boots, jackets. Jeremy Bennett, a leather specialist at Filson, shares how to care for old hides. Let it dry on its own. Wet leather? skip the blow-dryer (or radiator). Artificial heat can cause cracking. Add natural moisture. Treat leather like skin. If it feels and looks dry, moisturise it with natural leather conditioning oils. Appreciate the patina. If you’re lucky enough to inherit a vintage bag, embrace its…

Shaun Engels is an entrepreneur who’s been holding onto his teenage years for too long – he was losing credibility. His style upgrade included a new look, a haircut, and a shave. Now he meets clients and industry experts looking like a pro. The Cutaway To stay true to his personality we chose a classic crop haircut, which looks best on guys with medium to thick hair. This haircut works on both straight and curly textures, says Ryno Siebrits at Barnet Fair Barbers. “If you like this cut, ask your barber to use clippers on the sides and back, and switch to scissors on top”, says Ryno. “The hairstyle is easy enough to maintain – just add a pomade or styling cream to add some texture.” Shape It You don’t…

1 MATIS ENERGIZING SHOWER GEL 2-IN-1 200ML, R385 MATIS “I don’t have the time or the budget for a big grooming routine – so this is the perfect product for me. It covers everything, has a masculine, clean and subtle smell, and it doesn’t dry my skin out after showering like some other gels.” Arthur Jones, Editor RATING 2 KISTNA HAIR & BODY WASH 200ML, R150 THE BODY SHOP “Great energising, naturally-inspired fragrance. It saves space in my gym bag, being 2-in-1, and I can use it every day without it drying out my skin.” Werner Viln, Senior Designer RATING 3 ELEMIS SHARP SHOWER BODY WASH 300ML, R500 EDGARS “An energising body wash, with an appealing peppermint scent. The adjective “sharp” in the name is there for a reason –…

1 Exhibit A: In April, the EOS cryptocurrency climbed from R75 to a staggering R240 in just four weeks. However, in that same period hundreds of others either stagnated or regressed. Sites like the bitcoin exchange Coindirect now enable us South Africans to join the game, and a small deposit can net you a few coins (or fractions of a coin) to have a piece of the market. But picking the right coin is difficult. This new marketplace is saturated with a rotating cast of fresh currencies, and short on vital, useable information. Those who made it big betting on Bitcoin either spread their wealth, or just got lucky. 2 Bottom line: Crypto is here to stay. More and more sites and businesses are opening their doors to the rebel currency…

01. IS STAYING MARRIED BETTER FOR BOTH OF US? ANSWER: A Forget the stereotype of the vengeful, greedy ex: divorce makes women poorer but happier, found Kingston University. 02. HOW CAN I MAKE HER LESS LIKELY TO STRAY? ANSWER: C Cunnilingus keeps her faithful, reports Evolutionary Psychology. In fact, guys who believe other men find their partners attractive are more likely to indulge in the act. 03. WHY CAN’T I REMEMBER HER BEST MATE’S NAME? ANSWER: A Research by Indiana University shows women use both sides of their brains to listen; men use one. 04. WOULD SHE EVER LEAVE ME FOR ANOTHER WOMAN? ANSWER: A You can’t rule it out. A University of Scranton study found women are more likely to be "hetero-flexible".From an evolutionary standpoint, it means she can…

1 Pick Your Venue Time and place matter. Avoid mealtimes or places where the family hangs out, says Gary Screaton Page, PhD, a family therapist based in Ontario. Make it private – a kid’s bedroom is his or her “office” – and don’t do it before bed or a big event. Your child needs time to process the conversation. 2 Keep It Brief This isn’t the time for a 20-minute soliloquy on the vagaries of life. Keep your message concise and to the point. “Kids, particularly today, have short attention spans. The longer you talk, the more you risk losing your audience,” says Ron Taffel, PhD, author of Childhood Unbound: Authoritative Parenting for the 21st Century. Plus, the longer you talk, the greater the danger that you’ll blurt out something…

RHONE SHIRT, NEW BALANCE SHORTS, ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS SHOES JOE AGE 57 HEIGHT 182CM WEIGHT 83KG CHOLESTEROL 217 mg/dL LDL 134 mg/dL GLUCOSE 106 mg/dL TESTOSTERONE 637 ng/dL BRAIN VOLUME 85% GRIP STRENGTH 0.51 kg/KgBW CHEST PRESS 50kg ENERGY OUTPUT 18 METs BEERS PER MONTH 54 PAUL AGE 32 HEIGHT 182CM WEIGHT 70KG CHOLESTEROL 197 mg/dL LDL 104 mg/dL GLUCOSE 87 mg/dL TESTOSTERONE 1,401 ng/dL BRAIN VOLUME 88% GRIP STRENGTH 0.65 kg/KgBW CHEST PRESS 82kg ENERGY OUTPUT 21 METs BEERS PER MONTH 14 OUR BRAINS Brains “float” in fluid (black in these MRIs of the medial temporal lobe). Joe’s fills 85% of the space. Paul’s brain fills 88%, a smidgen more. The black space usually gets bigger with age as the brain shrinks. OUR CAROTIDS These neck arteries supply blood…