Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2012 i Men's Health

FIGHT CANCER WITH BEER! Drinking beer is great; brewing it yourself is even better. Learn how—and join the fight against prostate cancer—by taking part in our Brewvember challenge. Find all the details, and check out our video of the gang at the Brooklyn Brew Shop, at MensHealth.com/brewvember. We’re Cooking! A man should commandeer the kitchen once in a while. It keeps her guessing—and it’s messy fun to cook, savor, and share. This explains why our award-winning Guy Gourmet is the most popular blog on MensHealth.com. It’s dedicated to dude food in all its meaty, manly glory. And we just remodeled our virtual kitchen (check out that backsplash!) to make it easier for you to find recipes, learn secrets from top chefs, and track down the Manliest Restaurants in America. Join…

BRAIN HEALTH P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., is a professor at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and coauthor of The Alzheimer’s Action Plan. David S. Liebeskind, M.D., is an associate professor of neurology at UCLA. CARDIOLOGY John Elefteriades, M.D., is the director of the Aortic Institute at Yale–New Haven. Prediman Krishan (P.K.) Shah, M.D., is the director of cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles. Eric J. Topol, M.D., is a professor of genetics at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. DENTISTRY Kenneth Young, D.D.S., is a Manhattan-based dentist with 30 years of experience. He’s a leader in cosmetic dentistry. DERMATOLOGY Adnan Nasir, M.D., Ph.D., is an adjunct assistant professor of dermatology at UNC Chapel Hill. EMERGENCY MEDICINE Travis Stork, M.D., is an ER physician with more than…

Forget that can of soda now, or you may have no choice later. High “normal” blood sugar could raise your Alzheimer’s risk, say scientists in Australia. In a 4-year study, healthy people with the highest levels in the “normal” range (92 to 110 mg/dl) had the most shrinkage in brain regions critical for memory. Even if you don’t have pre-diabetes or diabetes, excess sugar in your bloodstream promotes clotting, which can deprive your brain of blood and oxygen, says study author Nicolas Cherbuin, Ph.D. In addition to cutting back on highly processed carbohydrates in general, ditch the soft drinks completely—corn syrup speeds into your bloodstream even faster. 25 PERCENTAGE DROP IN A MAN’S RISK OF LOWER-BACK PAIN IF HE EXERCISES FOR 2 HOURS OR LONGER EACH WEEK Source: American Journal…

Are you sabotaging your salads? Low-fat dressings may inhibit your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. In a Purdue University study, people who ate salads dressed with a moderate amount of an oil that’s rich in monounsaturated fat (such as canola oil) absorbed more disease-fighting carotenoids than those whose salads were drizzled with a small amount. Carotenoids are fat soluble, so their absorption may be boosted by dressings that contain more mono fats, the scientists say. 1.4 PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO MEET THE DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR POTASSIUM (4,700 MILLIGRAMS A DAY) Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Skip the Store-Bought For the ultimate salad dressing, shake up these ingredients in a jar. Store any extra in the fridge for up to a week.…

THE MISTAKE Thinking that “fair trade” means “healthy.” People who were told that chocolate came from a fair-trade supplier rated it lower in calories than an equal kind without a fair-trade claim, according to research in Social Psychological and Personality Science. THE MISTAKE Assuming that organic foods can’t make you fat. Research in the International Journal of Consumer Studies found that people think organic products have less fat, calories, and sugar. Organic producers try to eliminate chemicals—not calories. THE MISTAKE Equating “reduced sugar” with “low calorie.” A study from the U.K. showed that people felt deceived when they were told some reduced-sugar foods were actually only 1 percent to 6 percent lower in calories than the foods’ standard counterparts. Look at both sugar and calories on labels.…

Do you have a barrel chest? You may not be doing enough pulling exercises, according to a study presented at the annual conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The scientists found that college football players, like many guys, could bench significantly more weight than they could row—a lopsidedness that can lead to injury. The fix: Perform two pulling exercises for every one pushing exercise you do, says Tony Gentilcore, C.S.C.S., co-owner of Cressey Performance in Massachusetts.…

ROTATIONAL SLAM Hold a medicine ball at waist level with your feet shoulder-width apart. Swing the ball to the right as you lift it overhead and then throw it forcefully at the floor. Catch it and repeat, alternating sides each time. Do 3 sets of 20 reps (10 to each side). SCOOP TOSS Hold a medicine ball at waist level and stand with your left side 3 feet from a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Scoop the ball toward your right hip and then quickly pivot and toss the ball at the wall. Catch it and repeat. Do 3 sets of 20 reps (10 to each side).…

You’re Lifting Wrong! Some things are beyond question—planetary motion, LeBron James’s defense. But when it comes to weightlifting advice, it pays to be a skeptic. “The gym is filled with false information,” says strength and conditioning coach Josh Henkin, C.S.C.S. Here are five weightlifting myths that might be holding you back, and the fast fixes that will have you seeing results again. MYTH 1 GOOD FORM IS EVERYTHING IN THE GYM The claim Performing exercises the way they’re intended will maximize results. The truth Sometimes cheating can boost your gains. Using a bit of momentum in the lateral raise, for example, increases the torque of your shoulder joint, helping you raise a heavier weight to the point at which your deltoids take over, notes a study in the European Journal…

Seared Sirloin with Red-Wine Mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 six-ounce steaks (trimmed sirloin or petite filets) Salt and pepper to taste 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ lb white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced 1 cup red wine 1 cup low-sodium beef stock 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary MINUTES 1–10 Sear the steaks Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet on high. Season the steaks with salt and plenty of black pepper and add them to the hot pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep brown crust develops on one side. Then flip the steaks over. MINUTES 11–18 Transfer them to the oven Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking (6…

Whey Your Goals Any 100 percent whey protein powder can work well in your smoothie. But for even more targeted body benefits, try one of these personalized picks—all available at gnc.com. FOR THE LOW-CARB GUY Jay Robb Whey Protein Unlike most powders, this low-carb variety has no maltodextrin, leaving room in your diet for carbs that pack more nutrients, says nutrition consultant Mike Roussell, Ph.D. FOR THE HARD GAINER Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrobuilder Creatine, a compound made from amino acids, can help reduce fatigue during heavy lifting and boost muscle gains from strength training. FOR THE HUNGRY MAN MusclePharm Combat Powder It’s a blend of both worlds: Fast-acting whey fuels muscle recovery and growth, and slow-digesting casein quells postgym hunger pangs.…

W arm Up Your Look Holidays demand a whole arsenal of special-occasion clothes—just when you’re most likely to be broke. At the same time, you’re expected to navigate these social situations with charm and ease. It’s enough to make a man hole up at home in his long johns. So we’ve selected clothes to help you sail through your winter events and also sought etiquette advice from Peter Post, director of the Emily Post Institute and author of Essential Manners for Men. Read on—and enjoy a dapper, stress-free holiday season. SLEDDING DATE A down vest warms your core like a parka does, while allowing you to move your arms. And you’ll look respectable even after sledding, when you whisk her to a café for a hot-cocoa warmup. TIP “That bravado…

SNACK ON THIS At Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, these herb-infused nuts are stirred into the Yazoo Sue flavor. You can serve them with holiday drinks. ROSEMARY BAR NUTS 2 egg whites 31/2 Tbsp light brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cayenne Leaves from 1 large rosemary sprig, chopped 21/4 cups raw mixed nuts Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, and rosemary into a thick paste. Add the nuts and toss until they’re coated. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and roast 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Transfer to a cold pan and let cool. Store at room temp in an airtight container up to 1 week. Jimmy’s app is full of tips…

PREPARE THE AMMO Your goal is to blast the cue ball into the head ball at an angle that forces all the balls to explode outward from the point of impact. To do this, place the cue ball within 6" to the left or right of the head spot (the bull’s-eye on the table’s felt), depending on which side feels most comfortable. APPROACH THE TABLE For a powerful break, you need a powerful stance. Position your forward foot beneath the line of your cue to help stabilize the shot. Step back with the other foot so your feet are beyond shoulder-width apart; at the same time point your toes a little less than 90 degrees from the line of your cue. BUILD A BRIDGE Noobs move their stabilizing hand when…

Learn to conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring gym feats—the single-arm pushup—by following this strength and coordination plan from Zach Even-Esh, owner of Underground Strength Gym in Edison, New Jersey. STEP 1: CHISEL YOUR CHEST Four days a week, wear a heavy backpack and do pushups to failure. Next, do offset pushups, with one hand on the floor and the other on a small box. After 5 to 10 reps, switch hands and repeat. Ditch the box and do close-hands pushups to failure. Rest. Do 5 sets of each. STEP 2: BUILD BALANCE Static holds improve muscle memory and core strength. To do them, assume a pushup position with your feet twice shoulder-width apart. Raise one hand and place it below your butt; hold for at least 15 seconds,…

Don’t let holiday spending sabotage your budget. Follow these tips from J.D. Roth, founder of GetRichSlowly.org, to begin 2013 on solid financial ground. Cut back on banks The more accounts you have, the more work it is to manage them. Keep just one checking and one savings account, and consolidate retirement accounts if possible. Automate as much as you can: bill payments, monthly savings, IRA or 401(k) contributions. By consolidating, you remove stress and help your financial peace of mind. Lift the paper weight Avoid the temptation of credit card offers by canceling mailings through optoutprescreen.com, a service created by the Consumer Credit Reporting Companies. While you’re at it, block promotional mailings sent to your home at dmachoice.org. Clutter breeds the inevitable paper pileup that can cause you to neglect…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA SCOTT A man’s clothing essentials are few in number and clean in style: blue jeans, cashmere sweaters, chinos, a few dark suits, a blazer. Nail these and everything else falls into place—especially when paired with the most essential of essentials, the perfect white shirt. The right white shirt works in situations from business casual to black tie—and a discerning man knows that some are closer to perfection than others. A crisp white shirt with the right details reveals you as both a professional and a purist who stands apart from the guys in basic (boring) blue. HOW TO ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES This handy fold-and-roll trick keeps rolled-up sleeves from flopping back down. Step 1 Instead of starting at your wrist, fold your sleeve halfway up your…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GIJS VAN DER MOST THE RAFTERS SHAKE AS 250 POUNDS OF MUSCLE SLAM into the floor. The grappler looks dazed for a moment, showering the mat with sweat as he shakes his world back into focus. His opponent seizes the opportunity, straddling the downed man’s chest in a debilitating ground-and-pound position. But the advantage is brief—an arm is grabbed, bodies spin, and the tables turn. Despite a combined weight of nearly 500 pounds, the two giants move with surprising speed and agility, like trained fighters. Still, neither has a single professional bout to his name: Kirk Morrison plays linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, and his training partner, Akeem Ayers, fills the same position for the Tennessee Titans. Elsewhere in the gym, 49ers defensive star Dashon Goldson is mixing…

Mixed martial arts take center stage at MMAthletics, the Los Angeles program where Jay Glazer of Fox Sports and UFC legend Randy Couture train many of the NFL’s elite. But when they’re done on the mat, the athletes hit the weights. “Compared with what we do here, football is easy,” says Glazer, who created the following workouts to match the time and intensity of a 25-minute championship fight and a standard 15-minute fight. “They’ll push your limits,” he says, “but they’ll also help you push past the competition.” DIRECTIONS Alternate between workouts A and B for 4 weeks, resting at least a day in between. Do each pair or group of exercises back-to-back, moving from one to the next without rest. Do 12 reps of each (unless otherwise noted) and…

JAMIE FOXX HAS TACKLED COMEDY, DRAMA, EVEN R&B. AND HE’S STILL FINDING NEW WAYS TO PUSH HIMSELF PHOTOGRAPHS BY TURE LILLEGRAVEN JAMIE FOXX IS CALM AMID THE SWIRL. In a buzzing Montreal studio, photographers crouch around a huge Macintosh screen. Publicists tap smartphones. A guy sweeps a video camera back and forth like a lawn sprinkler. A local woman banters in French-accented English while a bodyguard impassively scans the scene. ▴ And in the middle of the blindingly white floor, Foxx is doing pushups. Nobody is taking his picture. ▴ It’s midafternoon and Foxx hasn’t eaten all day. He was working late last night, filming the Roland Emmerich action thriller White House Down, in which he plays the president. But he’s not tired or cranky. Soon enough, he’s posing for…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY RICHARD BERNARDIN Many of us are haunted by ghosts of Christmas past. After one breakup, I was told my ex was seen crying in church on Christmas Eve. But I’d already rebounded, and my new relationship felt as magical as the glittering holiday lights and flying reindeer. ▴ Why? Because we could exchange sentimental cards, but I didn’t yet have to spend time with his family. Or stress over the perfect gift. Or care that the little box under the tree wasn’t a ring but a replacement iPhone charger. ▴ Carol Queen, a sex expert at Good Vibrations, says the holiday season is a stressful time for couples—deciding whose family to see, having expectations about gifts, not wanting to feel alone. “It’s a time of year when people…

52| Percentage of men who spend 4 or more hours a week playing video games 18| Percentage who’ve played 6 to 9 hours in a single day trying to beat a tough level 35| Percentage of guys who still own their first gaming system 15| Percentage of men who weren’t allowed to have their own video-game system in their youth 30| Percentage who managed to buy one anyway, blasting digital aliens on the sly 1 in 10| Number of men who now have five or more game systems at their fingertips 3| Number of new game titles the average guy has purchased or rented in the last year 60| Percentage boost in a man’s football IQ if he plays Madden NFL 43| Percentage of gamers who reminisce about the glory…

2/2013 SRT VIPER The Viper has always been rough, raw . . . and kind of slutty looking. After a brief vacation, it returns with newfound sophistication, including a modernized 640 hp V10 and a much-improved suspension. Result: Porsche-grade tech and Corvette-killing power. Thankfully, it’s still just as slutty. $97,400, drivesrt.com 3/2012 TESLA MODEL S Everything about this car is right: 60 mph in as fast as 4.4 seconds with no tailpipe emissions; low-mounted battery for impeccable cornering; up to 300 miles on a single charge; sexy looks; and a hilariously anticlimactic “Tech Package.” You know, power liftgate, keyless entry . . . $57,400 to $105,400, teslamotors.com 4/2013 LINCOLN MKZ Lincoln’s rebirth continues with this stately yet nimble luxe sedan. The MKZ provides suspension adjustments to help you connect with…

34/NIKON COOLPIX S800C Nikon takes a page from the mobile-tech gurus to help close the gap between cell-phone cameras and compact shooters. The Coolpix S800c is the first camera to include an Android operating system, permitting instant uploading to social media platforms over Wi-Fi. Yep, just like your phone—which probably doesn’t have a 25–250 mm zoom and a 16-megapixel sensor, does it? No, it doesn’t. $350, nikonusa.com 35/CANON EOS REBEL T4i This 18-megapixel beaut preserves the easy usability of Canon’s Rebel DSLRs but offers a few key upgrades. Its honed auto focus system detects contrast changes while you shoot videos, allowing continuous auto focus for the first time in a Canon DSLR. Plus, its advanced touchscreen monitor and a bevy of new shooting modes help create crisp, clear shots no…

55/YAMAHA YAS-201 SOUND BAR Plug in this sound bar and wireless subwoofer for audio so amazing you’ll never look back. A digital amp and two 2." cone speakers direct the sound throughout your space, while the UniVolume system, a tricky bit of tech, evens out the decibels during commercials. That’ll keep you from lunging for the remote when the eerie menace of Jaws yields to another bombastic Doritos ad. $450, yamaha.com 56/SHARP LC-80LE844U 3-D TV The real problem with 3-D TV isn’t the glasses; it’s the darkened image caused by the glasses. Sharp’s backlit active 3-D system uses the company’s Aquos Quattron technology to create a significantly brighter 3-D effect on this 80" set, so the images pop out even better. With the addition of yellow subpixels to the standard…

73/NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT Trust the man who led the original iPod creation team—Tony Fadell—to breathe new life into the lowly thermostat. This sharply designed next-gen device keeps track of when you change temperatures, and it goes into energy-saving mode while you’re away. It’s Wi-Fi–enabled, of course, so you can control it from any computer, tablet, or smartphone using the Nest Mobile app. $250, nest.com 74/BOB KRAMER STAINLESS DAMASCUS CHEF’S KNIFE This is the only kitchen knife you’ll ever need. Master blade crafter Bob Kramer teamed up with Zwilling J.A. Henckels to forge a twice-tempered 10" blade with a precision-honed 15-degree angle on each side. This sleek tool, hand-crafted in Japan, is sturdy enough to take down dense root vegetables yet flexible and nimble enough to fillet a fish. $450, surlatable.com…

Wired for Muscle There’s seldom a day that goes by that Men’s Health doesn’t save my hide. I’ve used tips from the magazine to negotiate a better price on a new car. (Make your offer on the last Friday of the month, when salesmen are eager to hit their quotas and go home.) I’ve banged out no-weight workouts in my hotel room during hectic business trips. (Turn to page 27 to find a great chest-building plan you can try anywhere.) And I’m always ready to ace the menu test at any restaurant, thanks to Eat This, Not That! But I have a little bit of an advantage: I’m paid to immerse myself in Men’s Health. I can tell you our latest findings on everything from eating greens to investing green,…

1 CARD DRILL Grab a deck of cards and mentally select two to four sets of cards (choose from jacks, queens, kings, or aces) to serve as trigger cards. Now put the deck facedown and flip cards, glancing at each before placing it facedown on a discard pile. When you draw a trigger card, try to recall the card you flipped two turns ago. Say you flip a 5, a 7, and a trigger card; your goal is to recall the 5. If you’re right (check the discards), keep the trigger card. When you finish the deck, count your hand: If you’re holding all your trigger cards, you have a perfect score. Make it more challenging: Ask a friend to draw the cards and read them aloud to you; proceed…

Take your meditation: Calming your mind can help fend off the flu, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. People who completed 8 weeks of meditation training were 35 percent less likely to develop a cold or the flu than those who didn’t take a daily dose of “om.” Meditation helps reduce stress, which may improve immune function, says study author Bruce Barrett, M.D., Ph.D. Try a class in mindfulness-based meditation. To find one near you, visit w3. umassmed.edu/mbsr.…

Winter sports can provide a terrific workout—if you stay upright and intact. Robert Johnson, M.D., a professor emeritus of orthopedics at the University of Vermont, recently researched the most common snowboarding and skiing injuries. He weighs in with tips for staying on the slopes and out of the ER. THREE MOST COMMON SKIING INJURIES 21% DAMAGED ACL How it happens: You squat, extend your uphill arm behind you, and put your weight on the inside edge of your downhill ski, twisting your knee. Avoid it: If you squat to keep from falling, quickly pull the skis together; flex your knees and extend your arms in front of you. 12% DAMAGED MCL How it happens: You fall forward and catch the ski tip’s inside edge, stressing your knee’s medial collateral ligament.…

Drinking juice at breakfast can stall your fat burner, according to a study in the journal Advances in Nutrition. When people drank OJ at breakfast, their resting fat oxidation—the rate at which their bodies burned fat—fell an average of 20 percent over the next 2 hours. Your body prioritizes carb burning over fat burning, so when sugar from juice hits your bloodstream, your body works on it first, says study author Jodi Stookey, Ph.D. So if you want to drink juice at breakfast, reduce your carb load by forgoing toast or cereal. 7 PERCENTAGE DECREASE IN BODY WEIGHT THAT YIELDS LONG-TERM HEALTH BENEFITS Source: Lancet…

Maybe you prefer your quiet one-on-one time, just you versus the iron. But having someone cheer you on as you lift weights can lead to big gains, a new Western Illinois University study found. When encouraged by a coach, the study participants were able to flip a 513-pound tire across 20 yards an average of 12 percent faster. “We think the positive feedback really helped motivate the athletes to perform better,” says study author Timothy Piper, M.S. His suggestion: Find yourself a vocal workout buddy.…

Maggie Grace would like to talk about the C word. “I feel like we hear too much that girls love confidence,” says the single, 29-year-old actress, who’s now starring in the Broadway revival of Picnic. (She’s also in two new movies—the latest Twilight flick and Taken 2, as Liam Neeson’s daughter.) “And there’s this misinformation out there,” she continues, “that if a girl’s really cute, then she’s used to being hit on, and that you won’t stand out unless you do something unexpected and treat her differently. You hear those things a lot. And it just ain’t so.” Confident men may feel the need to dominate, from that first meeting through every little disagreement. But, Grace says, “true power isn’t domination. It’s decisiveness and security with who you are as…

Retro Moves, Major Muscle Switching up your workout routine produces consistent results. But that doesn’t mean you always have to seek out new exercises. Every so often, you should circle back to classics—like the lunge, chinup, deadlift, and pushup. “They hit the big muscle groups better than most other moves,” says Nick Tumminello, C.P.T., owner of Performance University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Try this workout to build muscle the old-school way. Directions Perform each exercise pair as a superset (back-to-back). Do the first superset as many times as you can in 7 minutes. Rest 1 minute and then do the same with the second superset. With such a brief rest, you’ll tax your muscles and crank your heart rate. 1 A Dumbbell Reverse Lunge Hold a pair of dumbbells at…

It’s Squeezin’ Season! Tangerine TASTES LIKE Tropical orange EAT IT ▸ Juiced and added to a marinade of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and peanut oil ▸ Chopped and used as a topping for chicken stir-fry ▸ Sliced (see our instructions on this page) and tossed into a beef and red-onion salad Yuzu TASTES LIKE A combination of lemon and lime with a hit of aromatic tangerine EAT IT ▸ Mixed with rice vinegar and soy to make a fast dipping sauce for dumplings ▸ Spritzed on seared seasoned scallops ▸ Drizzled on a crab-stuffed avocado half Pomelo TASTES LIKE A mild, sweet version of a grapefruit EAT IT ▸ Squeezed on grilled or baked salmon ▸ Chopped and added to couscous, along with apricots and almonds, for an easy…

Warm’s the way Nonfluorescent light with a yellow, red, or green tint casts a warm glow. Look for an incandescent bulb around 60 watts for low-intensity lighting. Go fish Canadian researchers found that omega-3s reduce levels of a toxin that causes vision loss in old age. “Eat fish such as tuna or salmon twice a week,” suggests study author Yves Sauvè, Ph.D. Or take an EPA/DHA supplement (400/200 milligrams) with each meal. Turn it off Unless you’re a surgeon or dentist, you don’t need fluorescent blue light on the job. Its short wave-length and high energy have been shown to cause retina damage in animals. This could increase your risk of macular degeneration, a condition that impairs the part of your eye that provides sharp, central vision. Worst case: eventual…

Out with the Old FACE SERUM Perricone MD Formula 15 Fear not the serum. Its concentrated formulation offers a lightweight, less greasy alternative to moisturizer while nourishing parched skin. A 2012 Brazilian study found that cosmetic preparations containing alpha lipoic acid (like this one) can boost skin hydration—an antiaging benefit. $125, sephora.com HAND CREAM Dr. Hauschka hand cream Dry air and chilling winds are not your skin’s friends—and your poor paws take the brunt of the abuse. Smooth this on your hands before bed and let the marsh mallow plant’s extracts help soothe as the beeswax locks in moisture. $25, drhauschka.com BODY LOTION Molton Brown Polynesian Kopara antiaging body cream It’s not just your face that deserves a good lotion. A squirt of this stuff, with its mineral-rich marine extracts…

Q A customer left his leather jacket in the coffee shop I own. It’s been a year and I still haven’t tracked him down. Is it mine now? Damien, Portland, OR Under Oregon law, if a found item is worth more than $100 (which this jacket probably is, even if it’s a year old), you’re supposed to notify the county clerk soon after finding it and then place an announcement in a local paper with a description. If no one comes forward to claim it within 3 months, it’s yours. If you don’t want to bother with all that, then just donate it to charity. It’s a practical solution, and I can’t imagine anyone holding you responsible after a year when it went to a good cause. IF I’M IN…

Roll out the blueprints Planning extends the fun: Buy a roll of brown kraft paper and colored pencils from an art store and have your kids sketch out how the fort should look. Place the objects they’ll be using in front of the drafting table, as if they were construction site materials. Build a solid base Use couches, tables, chairs, and anything else that can stand on its own. Strengthen weak walls made of pillows or cushions by bookending them with stable heavier objects, such as large books or boxes. Break new ground . . . → THE TAJ MAHAL Remove the cushions from your sofa and place them on the floor, extending from the arms of your couch. Lay a blanket between these two walls to create a small…

Some people pad their résumés . . . and others doll up their dating-site descriptions, says Catalina Toma, Ph.D., an assistant professor of communication science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, whose research focuses on online dating profiles. Here’s how to tell if a woman is lying through her photoshopped teeth. Study the mug shot Beware the Mila Kunis look-alike. Her photograph is the one element of her profile she’s most likely to misrepresent. Rule of thumb: Tack on an extra 8½ pounds to her frame; that’s probably closer to accurate, according to a study by Toma. And if she has only one photo, especially if it’s a head shot, she’s more likely to be fudging. Assess her vitals Women rarely lie about income, age, education, children, smoking, or…

Bypass the pineapple rings and supersweet crust. The best pork centerpiece uses a bone-in cut and homemade glaze, says David Guas, owner and executive chef of Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia. GIVE YOURSELF A BONE For more flavor from the rich, darker meat around the bone, pick a bone-in ham instead of boneless and avoid a spiral-cut ham, which tends to dry out in the oven. An 8-to 10-pound bone-in ham will feed 16 to 20 people, with plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, breakfasts, and soups. FLAVOR THE PORK Cut small slits all over the ham and insert 12 allspice berries. Then paint the ham with this glaze, mixed in a medium bowl: 1½ cups honey, ½ cup stone-ground or Dijon mustard, 1 tsp cayenne pepper,…

PHOTOGRAPH BY CLAIRE BENOIST IT WAS RIGHT THERE FOR THE TAKING. AFTER a 5-mile group run, I drove past my favorite takeout place. My stomach was craving—no, demanding—food. A lot of it. I had a recovery shake waiting for me at home, but this was so much faster. Besides, I deserved a reward for burning off almost 800 calories. What’s wrong with a tasty payoff for my commitment to health? I turned into the drive-thru lane. My willpower had failed me. Yes, it had gotten me to my run on time, but it vanished when I needed it most. Any gains I’d made I gave right back. Why couldn’t I say no? It turns out that willpower isn’t simply dense moral fiber. The latest science suggests it’s found in the…

Train fast Life doesn’t happen in slow motion. Neither do sports. So why train that way? Whether you’re lifting weights, running intervals, or working the heavy bag, do it fast. “And skew your workouts in favor of explosive movements like cleans, push presses, and anything with kettlebells,” says MMAthletics cofounder Randy Couture. All of these target your fast-twitch muscle fibers. Train with a partner By definition, mixed martial arts training requires an opponent. But you don’t have to swap punches to benefit from sweating with a partner. A buddy can help motivate you: “I’m smaller than most NFL guys,” says Couture. “But when I train with them, they realize they might not be as tough as they think they are, and that knowledge makes them work that much harder.” Train…

PHOTOGRAPH BY CLAIRE BENOIST CHOOSE A CHARITY A LOCAL NONPROFIT WHY The best ones operate with minimal overhead and work toward specific, practical goals that you can observe firsthand. ON SECOND THOUGHT It doesn’t take much to dream up a charitable cause—just ask any pro athlete. YOUR MOVE Do your own evaluation. Sandra Miniutti, M.B.A., vice president of Charity Navigator, suggests three steps. First, find out if the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity. That’s important if you want your donation to be tax-deductible. Second, ask to read its Form 990. Most charities that bring in $200,000 or more a year must complete the full form, which details spending on programs, fundraising, and administration. A good benchmark is 75 percent for services and 25 percent for admin and fundraising. Finally,…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABRIELA HERMAN As I pull into the gravel driveway of a gas station off Route 1, I have another moment of doubt. I’ve been driving down a bland stretch of land somewhere between D.C. and Baltimore, all because a friend’s friend’s brother had heard from some guy that a place called R&R Taqueria had some of the best tacos north of Mexico City. I walk past the rows of unleaded and diesel pumps to a nondescript low-slung building, trying to avoid asking myself what I’m doing here. ▴ Then, as I push open the rickety screen door, I’m hit with aromas coming from the open kitchen—garlic, oregano, frying onions. I hadn’t realized I was hungry, but as I stand there watching the cooks slap handmade corn tortillas onto…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEPHEN LEWIS THE CURE IS RADICAL, BUT THE WORMS MIGHT JUST SAVE HIS LIFE. Looking at 45-year-old Tom “Bear” C. today, it’s hard to believe the muscular 200-pound blacksmith from Massachusetts once suffered the effects of hundreds of allergies. From pollen to animal dander, seafood to insect bites, allergens kept his immune system on high alert. Substances that his body should have perceived as harmless or even beneficial were registered as life threatening. His system counterattacked violently, hurting Bear’s own tissues as much as, if not more than, the imagined interlopers it hoped to destroy. ▴ “As a kid I couldn’t even eat green beans,” he says. “I was deathly allergic to peanut butter. I couldn’t touch my dog or my face would swell up. And if an…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADRIAN GAUT 1 MH CAR OF THE YEAR: 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER The redesigned Boxster is fast, powerful, and balanced. It’s a lustworthy drop-top yet an affordable indulgence. Inside, the craftsmanship leaps out at you with drum-tight leather and artfully brushed aluminum trim. Light up the engine and you’re rewarded with a fierce growl and a supremely responsive throttle. Road trip? In coast mode, the lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission detaches the engine from the gearbox to boost fuel economy. In short, there is no compromise here. It’s our favorite car for 2013. From $49,500, porsche.com…

This is not a multitool. This is a rescue tool. Developed by a New York City paramedic, this wicked pup will puncture glass with its spring-loaded punch, shred seat belts with a hooked cutter, and slice cables as if they were spaghetti. Pulling your hero moves in the dark? Hit the built-in LED flashlight to guide you. Place this in your glove box and keep it there. Forever. $60, statgeartools.com 18 WORX SEMIAUTO DRIVER Add a dose of swagger to your DIY with this gun—er, screwdriver. Just slide the rail back and drive it forward to advance the cartridge and insert the next bit. It’s fast, efficient, and totally addictive. $50, worxsddriver.com 19/HUSQVARNA ALLWHEEL-DRIVE MOWER If your mower and your SUV got hitched, this would be their superpowered offspring. The…

38/MICROSOFT SURFACE Microsoft’s long-awaited tablet has arrived. Solid and powerful, it has a slickly engineered built-in kickstand and a magnetic cover with an embedded keyboard. That keyboard is clutch; with app-based Windows 8 on board, this is a legitimate laptop replacement. Tap the screen, use the trackpad, or attach a USB mouse to tear through spreadsheets or bang out that novel on the subway. From $500, microsoft.com 39/AMAZON KINDLE FIRE HD Amazon punts its Kindle into the big leagues with high performance, low cost, and seamless access to online content. The dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi means faster streaming and downloading, and the 7-inch HD display means you’ll see extra-crisp, extra-rich images of the great suits on Mad Men. Damn, they look good! From $200, amazon.com 40/SONY XPERIA TABLET S This is…

66/LEGO TECHNIC 4×4 CRAWLER You can buy this for your lad—but you’ll want to dive into the 1,300-plus-piece epic build yourself. A few hours later, you’ll have a crazy remote-controlled rock crawler with 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel drive, and extreme suspension, so you can scamper over even the gnarliest boulders. Or build it to be a straight off-roader—or your own genius twist on either. $200, lego.com 67/NINTENDO WII U The original Wii changed the face of gaming. Now it’s Wii U’s turn to up the ante with a slew of new features. The controller integrates a touchscreen into the usual array of joysticks and buttons, offering an extra dimension of control. So your map or alternate view is in your hands instead of crowding your screen. The controller also functions as…

HOW THE TOP DOCTORS DO IT ON CALL THIS MONTH: THE FAMILY DOCTOR Overworked doctors, underinsured patients, avoidable suffering: In his 32 years as a family doctor, Ted Epperly, M.D., has seen it all. That’s why this former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians decided to write Fractured: America’s Broken Health Care System and What We Must Do to Heal It. “Our system is reactive instead of proactive. We don’t place enough emphasis on wellness and prevention,” he says. “One way to help yourself is by practicing diligence with every food choice and exercising every day.” Soothe stress DOGS “My wife and I have three Australian shepherds. They’re wonderful companions, and they also herd the animals we raise on our small farm. The dogs are always happy to…

1 HEALTH BOOSTER Vosges La Parisienne Couture Cocoa Stir these bits of dark chocolate into hot water to create a smooth, rich flavor that carries a hit of vanilla bean. At 72 percent cacao, it isn’t for a man who likes his coffee beige or his whiskey weak. $15, vosgeschocolate.com → Bonus: To best ingest the disease-fighting phenols in cocoa, make it with water, not milk. In a 2010 Spanish study, researchers found that milk may suppress certain acids in your stomach that absorb the cocoa’s antioxidants during digestion. 2 HEART WARMER Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Hot Chocolate Combined with pepper-mint oil, these chocolate flakes carry a minty finish that isn’t overpowering. It’s so luscious she’ll practically want to bathe in it. Actually now that we think about it, maybe you should…

You like novelty, but she craves familiarity. A woman’s sexual fantasies tend to be recurring and are often triggered by someone she knows, according to a new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. One popular theme: “Most women reported fantasies in which their partner was so turned on he had to have sex with her on the spot,” says study author Samantha Dawson, Ph.D.(c). Other prominent themes were foreplay, bondage, and chivalry. Curious what your girlfriend imagines doing with you? Ask her to write down her fantasies as they occur. Doing this may make her more aware of her desires—and can help you fulfill them, says Dawson. .32x.14 DIMENSIONS, IN INCHES, OF THE FIRST-EVER-MEASURED FEMALE G-SPOT Source: The Journal of Sexual Medicine…

Make gym time your darkest hour. Dimming the lights in spin class might improve your performance, say Louisiana Tech University researchers. In their study, people who rode stationary bikes in a darkened room worked at the same intensity as those in a well-lit room, but they felt less exerted. It’s simple: In the dark, you can’t compare your progress with that of others. This reduces anxiety and makes the workout seem easier, says study author Kelly Brooks, Ph.D. It’s especially smart to ask your instructor to dim the lights in a morning class, when your metabolism is sluggish and your energy is low.…

Whether you’ll be lugging bags of rock salt or wielding heavy power tools, kettlebell exercises may help improve your balance and reaction time, say Danish researchers. Workers who did kettlebell swings 3 days a week for 8 weeks were able to react more quickly and effectively to sudden forces that challenged their stability and coordination. The scientists hypothesize that kettlebell training may help your muscles contract rapidly—an essential part of maintaining balance. To reap similar benefits, follow the workers’ lead: Perform 30 seconds of kettlebell swings and rest for 30 to 60 seconds. Do 10 sets total. 28 NUMBER OF CHINUPS STUDY PARTICIPANTS COULD PERFORM USING ELASTIC BAND ASSISTANCE, VERSUS JUST 11 UNASSISTED Source: National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PATRICK JAMES MILLER THE VOMITING LASTED ALL NIGHT. There he was, Dave Jewett—a strapping man in his late 30s, a real-life professional lumberjack, staying in a Wisconsin hotel on the eve of a 2007 Timbersports tournament—puking like a drunken frat boy. Because these tournaments earn the lumberjacks bragging rights and only a few thousand bucks, Jewett was sharing a room with Jean-Pierre Mercier, his partner in the two-man crosscut event. “In the morning,” Mercier remembers, “I asked him, ‘Is something wrong?’ He said, ‘Oh, no, no. Just a cold.’” But when the ultracompetitive Jewett couldn’t finish one of his timed woodcutting events because of fatigue, even he had to admit there was a problem. He drove 18 hours through a blizzard back home to upstate New York to…

Q Should I ask my girlfriend to pick out her present, or surprise her? TYLER, NEW YORK, NY You have to pick it out, but first you need to play detective. What she really wants is evidence that you’ve been paying attention. Whenever she says, “I’ve always wanted a . . .” or “I love those . . .” you should be taking notes. If you’re still drawing a blank, think about where she likes to shop for housewares and clothes. (For clothing brand names, check the labels on items toward the front of her closet.) Go to her favorite boutique, buttonhole a saleswoman, and tell her all about the woman in your life: her style, her size, her personality. Let a pro guide you, and trust your gut about…

On the Rebound “T his ball weighs a thousand pounds!” Kris Humphries yells as he rips a medicine ball from midair, squats, and launches it back overhead. “I’m doing a lot of the same training as last year,” he says, his sweat pooling on the floor. “But I’m going harder, getting stronger, and becoming more explosive.” The drill is meant to mimic a putback—the rebound-and-score maneuver at the heart of every power forward’s arsenal—and the 6’9" Nets star attacks it like a man who has something to prove. And by his own admission, he does. Rebounding, after all, is something Humphries did a lot of last season—both on and off the court, thanks to his 72-day marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian. But instead of becoming mired in angst,…

THE SETBACK When I stopped rowing, my chubby side took over. I’d been on the crew team in college, but one morning my knee popped and I stopped doing cardio. After graduation, my body ballooned. At 26, I hit my heaviest. My back ached, my neck hurt, I had no energy, and my self-esteem was shattered. And gorging on Italian food, I couldn’t believe the person I was turning into. WEIGHT BEFORE 222 WEIGHT AFTER 148 VITALS Jesse Beatus, 29, Port Washington, NY OCCUPATION Real estate analyst HEIGHT 5’8" REACHED HIS GOAL IN 14 months THE FOOD I started by dialing back on portions, and then I swapped bad food for good food. I replaced pizza lunches with healthy wraps. I planned dinners around hearty salads. I dumped the soda…

Q I enjoy ice fishing, but a guy can freeze his butt off out there. How can I know if I’m becoming hypothermic? Bob, Portland, ME You’re likely to lose dexterity in your hands and feet. Your lips may also turn pale or blue. Uncontrollable shivering is another early sign of hypothermia, and your condition is even more critical if you become confused or stop shivering as your temperature falls. Stuck in the cold? Stay dry and out of the wind, and seek shelter in a tight space—a companion’s body heat can make a difference. Warm water bottles in both armpits and your groin will also help. The biggest cause of hypothermia is lack of preparation. Plan accordingly. IS IT CHEATING TO CHECK MY BLOOD PRESSURE AFTER A NAP, WHEN…

Q HOW CAN I KEEP MY BUDDY’S DRAMA QUEEN GIRLFRIEND FROM RUINING OUR SKI TRIP? MARCEL, ST. PAUL, MN You mean, besides sending her down a double black diamond? (Kidding, my friend.) I’d do three things: One, tell her to chill as soon as you sense drama starting to build. Two, make sure there’s more group time and less behind-the-back time. Three, if all else fails, fight drama with another genre—comedy. Any guesses as to who could be the butt of a few jokes? The woman I’ve been going out with for 2 months still has her profile up on the dating site where we met. Should I say something? Wylie, Chicago, IL Bring it up and you show two big fat loser traits—possessiveness and insecurity. That’s not good, especially…

RANKING AMERICA’S CITIES DIVERSE-CITY America is still a melting pot—we’re just cooking with more ingredients today. You name the ethnic, racial, or religious group and it’s probably represented in our cities. Consider the holiday season: If you see a Tannenbaum towering over a public area, a massive menorah is probably nearby. But while we’re a huge dish of diversity, apparently some parts of the country still need to “stir well.” To find out which cities are homogenous holdouts, we looked at the percentage of foreign-born residents as well as people who speak a language other than English at home (American Community Survey). Then we checked data on nonwhite residents (U.S. Census). Finally we tallied different religious denominations (Association of Religion Data Archives and Social Explorer Religion/InfoGroup). Most diverse…

Understand the enemy So you think you perform better under a tight deadline? You don’t, according to 2011 research from the City University of New York. Students who procrastinated were also more likely to exhibit poor planning and organizational skills and reduced working memory. Get cracking! Step 1: Publicize your to-do list If you tell people you’re planning to do something, you’re more likely to actually do it. Hang a whiteboard with your daily tasks in your office where your colleagues can see. Big project due? Post on Facebook or Twitter that you’re going to tackle it. Step 2: Cut the slack Distractions can disrupt your active neural networks. So shut your office door, mute your phone, and switch off your e-mail’s pop-up notification feature. Also log out of your…

Travel veteran Anthony Melchiorri, host of Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible, shares his tips on determining the cleanliness of your hotel room—before you book that reservation. EXPAND YOUR SEARCH Surf smart: Nearly half the participants in a 2011 Cornell study couldn’t identify a fake online hotel review. Be wary of unusually specific details like pool and gym hours or even brand names of bathroom fixtures. Scan Yelp and TripAdvisor for general trends, and go to oyster.com for expert reviews and photos. CALL THE GOVERNMENT There’s no national organization that regulates hotels, so if you have questions, go local. If you notice certain topics appearing over and over again in online reviews, such as mold, rodents, and the cleanliness of the hotel’s kitchen, call the city’s health department and ask for the…

Spot the danger Temps between 32° and 36°F, high humidity, and impending rain offer ideal ice-making conditions. Being alert matters if you hit a patch, so keep an eye on the thermometer. Fine-tune your control Many drivers think turning into a skid when the rear wheels slide will pull them out. The better approach: Point the front wheels to where you want the car to travel. If you’re slipping downhill and your car has ABS (antilock brake system), hold down the brake pedal and keep the car straight. If you need to steer to avoid traffic, move your hands to the 9 and 3 o’clock positions on the wheel, and steer smoothly while pressing the brake. If your front wheels slip in a turn, resist the instinct to brake and…

Willpower is like a muscle—exercise it in small ways and it becomes stronger. Imposing a few arbitrary low-grade rules makes you better able to accomplish bigger willpower tasks, says Roy Baumeister, Ph.D., a psychologist and the coauthor of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. Here are three simple ones. Meditate A mere 10 minutes of meditation activates your prefrontal cortex (which helps you make smart choices) and anterior cingulate cortex (which helps you choose the time to make them). These systems become stronger the more you activate them, says Baumeister. Speak correctly Concentrate on speaking in complete sentences—and avoid using contractions. Try to keep the “ums” and “uhs” to a minimum, and steer clear of profanity. These goals require regular mental effort, which can sharpen your willpower, Baumeister says. Sit…

PHOTOGRAPH BY TRAVIS RATHBONE 2012 POSTER SERIES: The Body You Want When it comes to burning calories and building total-body muscle, few exercises compare to the kettlebell swing. “It strengthens your grip; smokes your shoulders, core, glutes, and hamstrings; boosts explosiveness and hip mobility; and increases your heart rate,” says MMAthletics cofounder Jay Glazer, who incorporates the move into many of the workouts he designs for his NFL clientele. Do the exercise wrong, however, and you can strain your lower back. Follow these simple steps to master the move and maximize your gains. 1 ASSUME AN ATHLETIC STANCE Stand with your legs just beyond shoulder width, knees slightly bent, shoulder blades back and down, and weight evenly distributed between both feet. This “athletic stance” prepares your body for action and…

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CLAIRE BENOIST EVEN IF YOU’RE A 21ST-CENTURY SCROOGE, WE predict you’ll be doing a lot of giving and receiving this holiday season. Maybe a guy at your job will hand you the rhinovirus (he shouldn’t have!), after which you’ll go home and promptly regift it to your family. Or perhaps a stranger will sneeze, donating some mucus-wrapped influenza to you and everyone else in the checkout line. It’s enough to make a man feel all warm and fuzzy inside, though that’s probably just your low-grade fever. Coughing and congestion aside, the real problem is that these gifts truly keep on giving. “Your immune system launches an inflammatory storm to fight off the invaders,” says David Agus, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Southern California and…

PHOTOGRAPH BY TRAVIS RATHBONE KEEP THESE 1. VITAL NUMBERS Aside from your home address, your driver’s license doesn’t offer any actual contact info. Keep a card with it that provides your own cell number and an emergency contact, as well as your physician’s information, any medical conditions, and your blood type. 2. CREDIT CARD Keep only one. “If you use multiple cards, it’s too easy to lose track of your total debt,” says Kenneth Robinson, C.F.P., author of Don’t Make a Budget. Use a site like NerdWallet to find a card that has the right combination of low rates and big rewards, or check nextadvisor.com to find info on cash-back cards. The winner: the Capital One Cash Rewards Card, which earned the average consumer $460 over 2 years. If restraint…

1 Give turmeric a turn Numerous animal studies have shown that compounds in turmeric can inhibit inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. Find the spice in mustard, Indian food, and pickles. 2 Go to Plan D Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of troubles, including heart disease and many cancers. D helps regulate immunity by controlling cytokines. Men need 600 IU daily. 3 Use pretzel logic Researchers in India found that people with chronic inflammatory diseases who did yoga for 10 days showed reduced cytokine levels. Go to MensHealth.com/yoga for a menu of poses. 4 Abstain from six An Ohio State University study found that diets low in omega-6 fats and high in omega-3 fats reduced cytokine levels. Eat more fatty fish and less corn oil, sunflower oil, and…

PHOTOGRAPH BY PETER HAPAK IT’S RUSH HOUR, AND Nascar’s leading man is muscling his way through midtown. Cars are packed like sardines on 42nd Street. Well, more like sardines and a bright yellow tang. That would be our Camaro ZL1, the car I brought along to see if Jimmie Johnson, the five-time Sprint Cup champ, would be any match for Manhattan traffic. Even the yellow taxis look foul and dark next to this gleaming 580 hp beauty. I’m tasked with delivering Johnson on time to dinner with his wife. That’s a dicey proposition at this hour, but Johnson deftly slices up the traffic as if he were working his way toward first place. His modus operandi: be patient, not flustered, and pick off the cars one by one. He’s like…

22/NEMO OBI ELITE 2P TENT When you’re hiking the backcountry, every ounce of extra weight matters. Nemo’s answer? A remarkable two-person shelter that clocks in at only 2 pounds. Not a millimeter of material is extraneous. The tent’s movable top pole provides more headroom, and its raised waterproof tub floor has cutouts to keep the space ventilated. $480, nemoequipment.com 23/ADIDAS OUTDOOR FROSTZEIT JACKET This winter wrap has a slick fold-out seat to keep your backside warm, whether you’re on a ski lift or in the stands at Lambeau. Even without the butt warmer, it’s a solid piece of cold-weather protection. Its waterproof shell and PrimaLoft padding ensure that the high-grade down (and your high-grade torso) stays dry and functional. $495, gearcoop.com BIOLITE CAMPSTOVE We know a genius idea when we…

46/NIKE+ KINECT TRAINING SYSTEM Let Microsoft and Nike whip you into shape. The Swoosh’s team of pro trainers taught the engineers of the Kinect for Xbox 360 everything they know about sports science. Utilizing full-body tracking, the Kinect sensor assesses your fitness and athleticism, and the program develops a customized workout. All you do is adjust your form as instructed—and try to keep up. $50, xbox.com/nike 47/PRO-FORM BOSTON MARATHON TREADMILL There are no handrails in the Boston Marathon. It’s just you and miles of asphalt. This minimalist treadmill will prep you for the challenge by kicking arm supports, as well as the motor hood, to the curb. The result is a liberating, unconfined training experience. A bright touchscreen lets you choose routes, courtesy of Google Maps, while the machine replicates…

APPLE iPHONE 5 Sure, the map thing was a misfire and the cable redesign is annoying, but these are mere growing pains for a phone that continues to astound us. Apple expanded the screen size to give you more real estate and a better video experience, reduced weight and thickness for better handling, and replaced the crack-prone glass back with anodized aluminum. The iPhone 5’s camera is unequivocally the best of the smartphone bunch; and with LTE connectivity, you’ll be able to upload those killer shots with lightning speed. Upgrade. Now. From $200, apple.com 71/SAMSUNG GALAXY S III “Phone” is a misnomer. This is a micro-supercomputer. Its huge 4.8-inch HD display, 8-megapixel camera with no shutter lag, and high-speed LTE capability make for a great foundation. But we also love…