Mens Life Today

So you spent the entire summer under the AC, with a cold drink in your hand. Winter's here and now you notice that you've got big love handles escaping the sides of your pants! So what do you do to get fit again? Here's our five-point program, whether you're in the chilly foggy North or a balmy pleasant South

There are many ways to interpret the bedhead look. Consequently, it's one of the hottest styles out there, attracting everyone from business-casual dudes to artsy types. The versatility doesn't stop there: Comb your hair back or to the side with a parting, and suddenly you're Don Draper. That, of course, may be the biggest reason guys love bedhead: It's low-maintenance.

Only one thing beats the feeling of going shopping for your first car -- actually driving back in one. But if you skip the thrill of going through the exciting sales talk and brochures, buying your first car is actually not an easy task especially with so many options in the market. So what do you need to look out for?

When was the last time you bought a compact disc? For many of us, that's like asking your friend about his latest video cassette purchase. But what about all those shiny discs you bought before the advent of iTunes, peer-to-peer sharing, music streaming and cloud storage made it so easy to find music online and access it on the device of your choice?

Want more energy? Improved stamina? Calmer nerves? Eat your colours and harness the power of phytochemicals — organic compounds found in fruits and vegetables that endow them with their respective colours, each of which bestows unique nutritional benefits.

Smartphones have become an integral part of our hyper-connected lives, and today it's almost necessary to be able to do things like check emails and look up GPS maps while going somewhere.

According to Mike Wunsch, a certified strength and conditioning specialist: "Every guy wants abs and arms" -- meaning cut abs and big arms. But, he adds, that's like wanting to look like the chiseled bodybuilder … on the day of the competition.

Over the past few years, research has shown that video games can give you an edge at some real-world skills. Actual, useful skills, stuff that will come in handy at times other than when you happen to come across an energy sword.

The key is to fight fair, and that means obeying a few simple ground rules. For instance, stay on topic. "Don't say ‘oh and another thing…' and drag in all kinds of different issues," Tublin says. "Stick to the subject."