Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2015 i Men's Health

06/02 Learn How to Become a Better Man Our editor-in-chief, Bill Phillips, has a question: Did you wake up with a boner today? You don’t have to tell him (really, it’s okay), but answer honestly—it’s a health test. Then find out what your answer means at MensHealthBetterManProject.com/mh. 06/04 Celebrate the End of Endless Seasons It seems so long ago that the NHL and NBA seasons began, because it really was a long time ago. You casual fans can wake up now. Early June means we’re reaching the finals, when each power play and basket matters—at least in the last five minutes. 06/05 Hang Out with Vince, Drama, and Turtle For guys, HBO’s Hollywood satire Entourage was a great guilty pleasure, from the naked starlets to the hysterically savage rants of…

Put a Cap on Knee Pain Exercising on an elliptical is a jointfriendly way to train, but you can make it even safer. New University of Memphis research suggests that taking a wide stance reduces the load on your knees. Set your feet so that the sides are touching the outer edges of the pedals. Mend Your Mind at Night New research reveals that people who have trouble sleeping also have more of the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Wake up without an alarm at least two mornings a week to give your brain a full night’s sleep to clear out plaque-promoting toxins. Master the Art of Cheating If you’re craving a treat, try dark chocolate and peanut butter. This combination is rich and sweet and also serves up…

If the mosquitoes could talk, they’d probably say “Smells like food to us!” followed by “Our dinner is named Mike?” The indictable aromas: carbon dioxide, which some people naturally produce and exhale more of, and lactic acid, which builds up after a tough workout, says Jonathan Day, Ph.D., a professor of medical entomology at the University of Florida. In addition to being supersniffers—skeeters can smell humans from about 60 feet away— these pests also possess highly evolved heat sensors. That means if your body temperature runs in the above-normal range, they’ll be mothlike in their attraction to you. Then there’s your wardrobe: Sporting dark colors by day or bright colors at night will make you stand out. So try moving into the shade (to lower your body temp) and talking…

Munchies memo: You’re more likely to pig out at your desk than at the kitchen table. A study in the journal Appetite found that the chances of snacking were 60 percent higher in the workplace than at home. One factor could be all that multitasking, says study author Jodi Liu, Ph.D.(c). You may nosh mindlessly when you’re balancing many projects. So stock your desk drawer with healthy snacks, such as nuts or trail mix, and divide them into smaller helpings to avoid emptying an entire bag. WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? The Term Medium-chain triglycerides What They AreMCTs are fatty acids that are rapidly metabolized and can help you lose weight. In a New Zealand study, people who replaced some of their dietary fats with oils containing MCTs cut their…

I just joined a gym. Where should I begin? JORDAN, MIAMI, FL Hire a certified trainer. A fitness professional will not only give you a strategic plan for achieving your goals but also hold you accountable for following it. If you decide to go it alone, alternate your strength and cardio days, but start slowly. When you lift, focus on form—use lighter weights and do higher-rep (that is, 12- to 15-rep) sets of basic exercise variations, like the pushup. For cardio, do one 20- to 30-minute steadystate workout (e.g., walking or biking) and one interval workout (alternating 30 seconds of sprinting and 30 seconds of jogging for as long as you can) each week. In four to six weeks, you’ll have a solid foundation and can begin increasing your weight…

● PALE Go with an olive green or a light to medium brown, Barton says. These tones provide just enough contrast without being dramatic. ● RUDDY Grays and blues look best and even out reddish skin. Steer clear of frames that are too bright or neon—they’ll make you look flushed. ● TAN/OLIVE Try some bold colors or tortoiseshell patterns that will contrast with your skin tone. Translucent frames also look good on dark skin. ● DARK Translucent neutrals like taupe or beige are a modern option, but solid-black frames are always a classic go-to look, Barton says.…

HOW DOES A BABY GET IN A MOM? Provide them specifics on the biology while glossing over the “how,” suggests sex educator Cory Silverberg, M.Ed. Then stop to see if they want to hear more. The answer “There are lots of ways, but usually sperm from one body meets up with an egg from a different body.” WHY DO THE JONESES HAVE A BIGGER HOUSE? Your kid isn’t thinking about status or money, says Kyle Pruett, M.D., a clinical professor of child psychiatry at Yale. Start a dialogue: Kids like being asked what they think. The answer Ask, “Is a big house a good thing for the Joneses?” or “Do you know why we chose this house to live in?” WHAT DOES GOD LOOK LIKE? Duh, a cross between Gandolf…

PRESCRIPTION ROLL-ON With three times the sweat-stopping metallic salt as OTC antiperspirants, Rx-strength options, such as Drysol, may dry you up, says Mark Ferguson, M.D., a hyperhidrosis specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine. SHOCK THERAPY You place your hands or feet in a pan of water while a device passes a mild electric current through it for about 20 minutes. Scientists aren’t exactly sure why it works, but three zaps a week can help you sweat less. BOTOX SHOTS The neurotoxin injections that smooth wrinkles can also block the nerve signals that stimulate sweat. But you may need booster shots: In a French study, first-time users saw sweat return to baseline after 4½ months. ANTI-SWEAT PILLS Anecdotal evidence suggests that anticholinergics, drugs that block your body’s sweat trigger, can…

FOR MARATHON SEX Warm up with Trojan Tonight’s Pre-Game lube, which can double as a massage oil. After, switch to longer-lasting Game Time lube. $15, trojanlubricants.com FOR ALL-NATURAL SEX Good Clean Love is mild enough to use every day, thanks to its natural, glycerin-free, organic ingredients, Herbenick says. $10, goodcleanlove.com FOR SHOWER SEX Sex with suds tends to be better in theory. Wet Platinum changes that: Unlike waterbased lubes, silicone will stay slick. $8, stayswetlonger.com FOR BACKDOOR SEX If anal sex is on the menu, you’ll want to use a few drops of Gun Oil (the lube). It helps smooth your entry with soothing aloe and vitamin E. $14, gunoil.com…

● BUILD A PERSONAL NARRATIVE Talk to each guy individually, saying something like “You need to celebrate that big raise,” suggests Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D., author of How to Get People to Do Stuff. Make it about his life story. Other fodder: a breakup, expecting wife, or professional rut. ● TAP THE POWER OF THE GROUP Nobody wants to feel left out, so make it about a set crew, like your pals from college. And pitch the idea with “We’re outdoorsmen” instead of “We like to fish.” Identifying the group this way, with nouns rather than verbs, is more persuasive, suggests Yale research. ● SET A CHALLENGE The prospect of lounging on a cruise ship may repel some, but the allure of reaching a big goal, like catching a 12-foot marlin,…

“IT TAKES ME ABOUT FIVE MINUTES TO GET READY FOR WORK. I SHAVE EVERY OTHER DAY, SHOWER, AND THEN LEAVE THE HOUSE WITH MY HAIR STILL WET.” TROUBLE SPOTS SENSITIVE, IRRITATED SKIN AFTER SHAVING “Some guys, like Matt, tend to shave before they shower,” Virgil says, “but it’s actually best to shave after a hot shower. The hot water will help soften beard hair, which leads to less irritation. It also cleanses the face, of course. That way the razor doesn’t have to work as hard.” For a smoother shave, use a gritty scrub a few times a week to prepare skin for shaving—it’ll prep the surface and help your hairs stand up. A/ Moisturize your face and banish oil with Kiehl’s Oil Eliminator 24-Hour Anti-Shine Moisturizer for Men, a…

“ I’LL SPEND AS LONG AS IT TAKES—45 MINUTES OR MORE—TO BE SURE I LOOK MY BEST EVERY DAY. AND I HAVE A THOROUGH NIGHT TIME ROUTINE TO KEEP MYSELF LOOKING HEALTHY TOO.” TROUBLE SPOTS LACK OF TIME IN THE MORNING “ When you have a crazy schedule, you need to maximize every minute when getting ready,” Dr. Day says. “Look for products that combine a daily moisturizer with an SPF. That way you can get out the door faster and give your skin, which is at higher risk for cancer as you age, the necessary protection.” A/ The first secret to aging like Rob Lowe is to stock up on a good moisturizer with SPF, like Malin+Goetz SPF 30 Face Moisturizer. A small dab can help prevent lines and…

CHICKEN P. 127 PORK P. 135 LOBSTER P. 141 BEEF P. 147 MUSCLE P. 153 Edited by Paul Kita Photograph by Sam Kaplan MEAT, YOUR TRUE LOVE ACCORDING TO ANDREW ZIMMERN I AM, LIKE MOST MEN, INFATUATED with meat. On some primal level, we want to eat the meat we hunted, in front of a fire we built. But not many men do that anymore. Over the past few generations, we’ve lost a connection to the meat we eat. We’ve created a food system that delivers to our stores single portions of center-cut animal proteins, wrapped in plastic. Americans eat more chicken than any other meat, but those birds—fried, baked, grilled—are often flavorless and boring. Our pork tastes nothing like the stuff our grandparents ate. Our beef is bland and…

Now is a good time to start boiling water. Vast numbers of Maine lobster (Homarus americanus) are likely to flood the market in mid-July. Supply up, price down—it’s simple crustacean-omics. That means that guys like Ethan Turner and Deven Haskell will haul cage after cage from the coastal waters off Stonington, Maine. It’s a life that lobstermen love, harvesting a succulent protein you should love. Follow their journey on the coming pages. Then eat (really, really) well. THE STATS / LOBSTER THE YOUNG MEN AND THE SEA Maine lobsters (and sea gulls) can’t resist fresh herring. Haskell (right) and Turner (left) often bait, place, and haul in 700 traps from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. during a day at sea. A legal lobster weighs about 1¼ pounds or more, so…

1 IN 4 Number whose plus-one was their parent DAVE MATTHEWS Best act to catch while baked, according to most 420-friendly guys 34 Percentage of men who’ve accepted a toke (or three) from a stranger at a show 15 Percentage of rookies who wear the shirt of the band they’re going to see 41 Percentage of men who aren’t satisfied until they elbow their way to the front 35 Percentage of guys who’ve taken their chances with a ticket scalper 1 IN 4 Number who’ve scored a 100 percent discount by slipping past security $70 Average amount that guys drop for a ticket to a major act $382 Maximum moola the average fan would pay for his dream show 25 Percentage of men who’ve formed a band with their buds…

I DON’T. ACTUALLY, WHO AM I KIDDING? I’D LOVE TO LIVE FOREVER, BUT ONLY IF I COULD STAY healthy, do all the things I love, and still look reasonably good while doing them. (And have a Starbucks nearby for eternity.) I bet you feel the same way. When you feel strong and healthy, when you’re stoked about waking up in the morning and attacking your day, when you’re impressed with the guy you see in the mirror...well, life is pretty awesome. That’s the kind of longevity we’re after. But how do you accomplish that? Simple—start living like a seagull. It’s true: Even geezer seabirds are as strong and virile as they were in their youth, until one day they just plunge into the water and become fish food. “The longestliving…

Use his age as a gauge of whether he should get his head in the game. A 2015 study in the journal Neurology found that former NFLers who played tackle football before age 12 had worse cognitive and memory impairment than those who started playing later in life. Trauma sustained during this critical period of brain development may have lasting effects, says Kim Gorgens, Ph.D., a neuro psychologist at the University of Denver. So if your kid is younger than 12, tell him he needs to sit it out for a few years. Once he’s ready, go to usafootball.com/headsup to find a local league certified in Heads Up, a program aimed at preventing head injuries in youth players. The team that makes your cut should have updated equipment. But check…

Your new cholesterol fix may not come in a pill. Recent Harvard research reveals that oat bran may cut your risk of dying of heart disease. People who consumed 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) of bran a day had a 20 percent lower risk of death by heart disease than those who ate less. The researchers say bran’s high fiber content may block absorption of LDL cholesterol. Next time you make waffles, sprinkle oat bran on the waffle iron for added crunch. SOFT DRINKS, HARD TRUTH Sorry to burst your bubbles: Drinking soda may raise your risk of liver cancer, according to a European Journal of Nutrition study. People who sipped six or more soft drinks a week were 83 percent more likely to develop liver cancer than pop-free folks,…

It’s taken me 16 years of hurling in the big leagues to become Major League Baseball’s winningest active pitcher, racking up over 200 wins, including 13 shutouts. Yep, throwing strikes is tough, but with my help you won’t need anywhere near that much time to master pitching outdoors. I’m talking tents, of course. No, it’s not baseball, but I like to think of camping as America’s other national pastime. And a tent that’s solidly set up will help you and your companions survive rain delays, shut out the wind, and find relief from bugs and wild animals. So what do you say? Ready to earn your spot in this summer’s vacation rotation? + Here’s a camping curveball: Before turning in on a clear (dry!) night, have everyone look for a…

CALIFORNIA THE TRESTLES Known for consistently good waves, this string of secluded surf breaks near San Diego is worth the 45-minute schlep from the parking area. FLORIDA FT. LAUDERDALE This former spring break hot spot is home to one of the nation’s top recreational beach volleyball scenes. Visit volleyball.meetup.com. NORTH CAROLINA WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH With miles of flat water and relatively little boat traffic, the harbor created by this 5-mile-long barrier island is ideal for paddle boarding. MICHIGAN NEW BUFFALO Find your paddle boarding legs on the flat water of the Galien River; then head to City Beach for Lake Michigan’s more challenging surf. MASSACHUSETTS NANTUCKET Go to Cisco Beach on the island’s south shore for some of the best waves in New England. When you’re done, kick back at Cisco…

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My facial hair grows in patchy. How can I make scruff work? JEFF, CHICAGO, IL Start by going two or three weeks without shaving or trimming. If your growth becomes too unkempt, take it down with a beard trimmer set on 2; then give it another week or two without touching it. Now check to see if the patchy areas have grown or are being covered by longer facial hair. This will help you assess how short you can keep it. Level 1 on a trimmer is for five o’clock shadow, 2 is for longer stubble, and 3 maintains a short beard. Can I wear a T-shirt to the office? RICK, WILLIAMSBURG, VA You can, as long as you know the difference between a T-shirt and an undershirt. Undershirts are…

MY DAD TURNED 70 THIS year, a week after I turned 40. I suspect our fatherson dynamic isn’t going to change a lot at this point. And that’s fine by me. Just last year we wrote a book together; it was based on the hard family truth that men are made squirmingly uncomfortable by those big, milestone talks they’re supposed to have with their sons. The title is Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have. Judging from the response we got, my dad and I are not alone in our aversion to chatting about sex, booze, or anything else not related to last night’s game. I’ve always had a great relationship with my dad. But I’ve never felt compelled to hear him…

EVERYTHING IS BETTER OUT ON THE WATER. The sun is brighter, the air more crisp. Cell reception is so unreliable that—“Oh, hey, boss? Can you hear me? I’m losing you!”—you’re off the hook on real-world demands. That’s likely why a 2013 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people feel more calm and revitalized after visits to the coast than to a park or the countryside. “The water seems to spur a sense of freedom and autonomy that people don’t enjoy anywhere else,” says study author Mathew White, Ph.D., a social and environmental psychologist at the University of Exeter, England. “Water gives you a break,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., an environmental researcher and the author of Blue Mind. And that can free you from your normal,…

Q: Should you buy a grill that sizzles, or a low-and-slow smoker? A: Yes. FINALLY. IT’S SETTLED. IN THE GAS VS. CHARCOAL DEBATE, BOTH LOSE. REASON BEING, THERE’S A new fire starter in town that delivers the benefits of both: a wood pellet cooker. This rig from Camp Chef can deliver 33,000 searing BTUs, but its real power resides in its ability to stabilize whatever temperature you desire, such as the critical barbecue sweet spot of 200° to 225°F. (Learn about the magic of slow cooking on page 152.) The secret is the proprietary pellet-dispensing system. Buy food-grade pellets at your hardware store, dump them into the hopper, set your temp, jab in a meat thermometer, and smoke until your baby backs and pork butts are pull-apart tender. The Camp…

“I SPEND ONLY ABOUT 20 MINUTES GETTING READY IN THE MORNING BECAUSE I WORK REALLY EARLY AND NEED ALL THE SLEEP I CAN GET. BUT I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW GROOMING PRODUCTS TO TRY OUT.” TROUBLE SPOTS A FAST-GROWING BEARD “M en like Bryan can sport a clean face, a beard, or anything in between,” Virgil says. “They should have a dynamic beard trimmer with multiple guards. For scruff, they should use a No. 1 guard before bed to wake up with a natural 5 o’clock shadow. For a longer beard, they’ll want to use a No. 4 and fade the bottom with a No. 1 to avoid hard lines.” A/ No matter where your follicle wars are fought, the Panasonic ER-GB80-S All-in-One Beard, Body, and Hair Trimmer is ready…

HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITERS AND W.W.E. IMPRESARIOS MAY GUARANTEE DWAYNE JOHNSON’S SUCCESS IN MOVIES AND IN THE RING. BUT FATE CAN BE A TRICKY ADVERSARY, WITH UNSCRIPED PLOT TWISTS AT UNLIKELY TIME. WE ALL STRUGGLE WITH FIERCE PERSONAL BATTLES, NO MATTER HOW INVINCIBLE WE MIGHT SEEM ON THE OUTSIDE. THESE ARE THE TOUGHEST FIGHTS OF ALL. AND THE MAN PLAYS AMERICA’S BIGGEST ACTION HEROES WANTS TO HELP YOU WRITE YOUR OWN TRIUMPHANT ENDING. RAPID FIRE DWAYNE JOHNSON — Personal Mantra “L et’s just get better.” — Sex Euphemism “ The Horizontal Hula.” — Wake-Up Time “ I like to beat the sun up. I function pretty good on five hours of sleep.” — Workout Ethos “ If it’s an exercise you don’t like, generally there’s some value in it.” — Finding Success…

All too often, cooks are underwhelmed by chicken. It’s bland. It’s expected. It’s less than inspiring. But you can avoid all that. Remember that the dark-meat parts (legs, thighs, wings) are rich in fat. You need to cook them longer to tenderize them. The white breast meat is naturally tender, so it cooks faster. Yet it’s so lean that you have to add fat and flavor. All chicken, though, can satisfy any craving— Chinese, Mexican, Thai. These easy meals take you there. THE STATS / CHICKEN THE WHOLE RECIPE Rain a crust of kosher salt onto an organic broiler or fryer chicken; then roast it in an oven-safe skillet at 450˚F until the cavity’s juices are clear, 60 to 90 minutes. Let it rest 15 minutes and dive in. Yeah,…

There’s nothing wrong with T-bone, filet mignon, or sirloin. But if you stick to the classics, you’ll miss out on the unique flavors from other parts of the animal. Yes, a massive slab of brisket or a Flintstonian bone-in rib eye can look daunting. But through the classes I teach at The Farm Cooking School (conveniently located on a working grass-fed-cattle ranch in Stockton, New Jersey), I’ve discovered recipes and techniques that deliver incredible meals. These dishes take more work than some, but consider the payoff in flavor equity. So skip the strip, call up your fellow carnivores, and serve one of these beefy beauties instead. THE STATS / BEEF SPICE-RUBBED BBQ BRISKET WITH SMOKED GARLIC This BBQ leverages a dry spice mix that penetrates the beef overnight. Then, after…

There are the photos you post on Snapchat, and then there are the skin pics you should share with one person only: your dermatologist. “A baseline set of full-body medical photographs can help you and your doctor monitor your moles for signs of cancer,” says Adnan Nasir, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical professor of dermatology at UNC Chapel Hill. “I recommend it for people with a family history of skin cancer or who have lots of moles.” Discuss a possible photo op with your doctor. If he or she thinks it’s worthwhile, you’ll be given a scrip for the shoot. For the nearest location, go to canfieldsci.com or digitalderm.com. Expert Advice from Adnan Nasir, M.D., Ph.D. 1 Pull Down All the Shades “ I compete in triathlons to stay fit but…

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Advantage, innovation: Cardio tennis, which combines tennis with bodyweight exercises, is a heart-rate-blasting challenge. In a new study from Australia, the combo caused men to hit a heart rate that was 74 percent of their max halfway through and after a 50-minute session. “You maintain a high heart rate because there aren’t stoppages,” says study author Alistair Murphy, Ph.D.(c), of Charles Sturt University. Ready to play? After each game, do one of these exercises for one minute: jumping jacks, pushups, squats, lateral shuffles. RHYTHM AND CRUISE To stay in shape, just stay tuned: Music can speed your running as well as your recovery, a new Brazilian study reveals. Guys who listened to music before, during, and after a 5K improved their times by a minute. They also saw their heart…

Turn down your upchuck setting: According to new Canadian research, a whiff of the right scent can help combat motion sickness. When people smelled rose oil and then viewed a 1 4-minute video designed to bring on nausea, they reported feeling 50 percent less queasy than those who sniffed leather or nothing at all. Study author Behrang Keshavarz, Ph.D., says certain odors could elicit positive emotions that are powerful enough to distract your brain from the motion sickness. A sniff of your favorite cologne may offer a similar stomach soothing effect, he says. WEIRD SCIENCE THAT WORKS The Finding Men who are regulars at the sauna (two or three times a week) are 27 percent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease than those who hit the hot box just…

“THIS WORKOUT PULLS TRIPLE DUTY. YOU’LL STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE, CHISEL YOUR ABS, AND MELT FAT.” FOUR WEEKS. THAT’S ROUGHLY HOW MUCH TIME STANDS between you and the official start of summer. If that sets off alarm bells and triggers countless sets of crunches (which is itself alarming—more on that in a moment), you’re not alone. The promise of going shirtless is a powerful motivator. But that’s not the only reason you should start chiseling now. “Your core—which includes every muscle in your torso—is the foundation for all movement,” says Dan Ownes, a trainer at the Parisi Speed School in New Jersey and the creator of this month’s Best New Workout. “In addition to providing stability, it transfers power between your upper and lower body.” That makes building a strong center…

STYLE+ GROOMING FOR A REGULAR GUY, THE START OF SUMMER MEANS MORE than just the solstice. It means he can finally step outside wearing shorts and a T-shirt and feel perfectly at ease. That’s freedom—from cold, from rain, and from months of too many choices. “Guys wear less in the summer, so they have fewer details to worry about,” says Michael Ardelean, VP of merchandising for Alternative. But they’re also under more pressure to nail those details. “Get those little things wrong,” Ardelean says, “and they’ll kill your look instantly.” Focus on these pieces—and outshine your rivals. Even the sun. 1 Do a Little Legwork Here’s one good thing about trousers weather: Everything looks even from the waist down. Shorts leave you exposed, so the wrong pair can look out…

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No, you don’t need to keep your limbs tangled up till noon. Just indulge her a bit. You know the upside: G-rated cuddles can quickly lead to NC-17 fun. But even if morning sex isn’t in the cards, there’s an easy way to earn a free pass to move about the house: Get up and ask if she wants her eggs scrambled or over easy. I saw a nude selfie on my girlfriend’s phone. Is there a problem here? JEFF, NEW YORK, NY Just because she took a shot in her birthday suit doesn’t mean she’s sexting someone else— or that she should’ve sexted you. Maybe she didn’t like the way her thighs looked and took it as a “before” shot to see what would happen to her body after…

A MAN SHOULDN’T FEEL STRESSED WHEN HE’S BUYING SOAP. But if you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by your options while standing in the middle of the grooming aisle, you’re not alone. Dozens of products now jam store shelves, all of them packed with exotic ingredients (agarwood, anyone?) that promise to make you look better, smell fresher, and leave your face feeling softer than 3,000-count sheets. Tired of guessing at what works, we recruited a team of guys with the same goals as you—a wrinkle-free, clean-shaven mug (or one with a trim beard) and a low-maintenance hairstyle that’ll make that Starbucks barista smile for once. Then, with a little expert help, we sent the men home with an armload of new products and a simple question: What worked for you? Turn…

“THE PRODUCTS I USE CHANGE WITH THE SEASON. I DO MORE FOR MY SKIN IN COLDER WEATHER. IT TAKES ME ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE I’M READY TO GO—OR EVEN UP TO AN HOUR IF I’M GOING OUT LATER THAT NIGHT.” TROUBLE SPOTS TROUBLE SPOTS DRY SKIN What Charles sees as scales and dryness are mostly just skin cells that aren’t naturally sloughing off, Dr. Day says. So he should exfoliate with a cleaning brush, use a rich moisturizer at night, and use something light in the morning. Sunscreen will also help prevent uneven skin tone—a big problem for darker complexions regularly exposed to the sun. A/ You can send those raggedy facecloths packing once you charge up the versatile, deep-cleaning Clarisonic Smart Profile, which works just as effectively on your…

Biceps /Incline Curl Lie on a bench set at 45 degrees holding a pair of dumbbells at arm’s length toward the floor, palms forward (1). Curl the weights as close to your shoulders as you can (2). Pause, then lower them. Do 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps. Brachialis /Reverse Curl Stand holding a pair of dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms back (1). Without raising your upper arms, curl the weights as close to your shoulders as you can (2). Pause, then lower them. Do 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps. Triceps /Close-Grip Bench Press Lie on a bench holding a barbell above your chest using an overhand, shoulder-width grip (1). Keeping your elbows tucked, lower the bar to your sternum (2). Press it back to…

UNTIL I GOT MY OWN PIGS, I HAD PRETTY MUCH GIVEN UP ON THE PORK CHOP. YOU KNOW THE pork chop. The sad pork chop. The one doused in applesauce, or drowned in discount barbecue sauce, or festering in a slow cooker under mushroom soup slopped from a can— anything to moisten meat with all the mouthfeel of a ream of copier paper. Are you old enough to remember the ads? “Pork. The other white meat.” It wasn’t, of course—the USDA has always classified it as red—but the slogan worked. For a short time, America filled its plates with pork, even as beef consumption dipped. But something was missing. Flavor, for starters. The last time I had one of those pork chops was the last time I ate a pig…

PROTEIN: THE MANUAL FOR MEN THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL GYM. THERE’S NO THUMPING MUSIC, NO BARBELLS CRASHING TO the floor. But these aren’t your typical gym rats filling the 4,000-square-foot Physical Activity Centre of Excellence, or PACE, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The average person using the weight and cardio machines on this freezing February morning is in his or her mid-70s. And everyone’s here for the same reason. “Everybody gets stronger,” says Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology at McMaster and one of the two men I’ve come here to see. At any given time, Phillips and his colleagues have dozens of the senior lifters involved in their research, which explores the complex relationship that protein and strength training have with human muscle, and the life-or-death…