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It’s outdoor-wedding season. And if you don’t want to sweat your way through the ceremony, choose light fabrics and accessorize wisely to beat the heat, and step into footwear that’ll keep both of your left feet comfy during the Electric Slide. This suit hits all the right marks—and it’s inspired by A-lister Ryan Reynolds’ laid-back style. The Linen Blazer by Banana Republic Embrace the wrinkles with this summer-appropriate fabric. ($298, bananarepublic....

Yahya Abdul-Mateen held onto one of the biggest television secrets of 2019 for his role on HBO’s Watchmen. But just because Abdul-Mateen couldn’t tell anyone who he was really playing on the critically acclaimed series, that didn’t stop him from training for it. MJ5: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on His Favorite Gear, Cooking, and Why He’s Excited A… Read article Just a warning, if you hadn’t realized already: There will be SPOILERS ahead of HBO’s Watchmen and the original graphic novel....

There are athletes out there who think of yoga as a recovery day workout—and not a lot more. However, a University of Illinois review of research suggests the bendy practice impacts the same brain regions and networks as aerobic exercise, which is known to improve cognitive performance. The review of 11 studies on Hatha yoga found that, after as little as 10 weeks, people who did weekly yoga improved the parts of the brain responsible for tasks such as memory processing and decision-making....

I don’t have as much energy as I used to. Could it be because of low testosterone? Yes, it’s possible. But it’s not the only answer. Figuring out the exact cause of your specific issues is very important. Recently, there has been a greater awareness that energy level, muscle mass, sexual desire, and mental acuity relate to testosterone levels. For men who have hypogonadism—a condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone—or those who are at the low end of normal, hormone injections or ointments could make a big difference....

Jim Murray, author of the annually released Whisky Bible series, has announced his top whiskies for the forthcoming 2020 volume, and a Kentucky bourbon has once again taken top honors. And once again, it’s nearly impossible to find. Murray named 1792 Full Proof Bourbon the best whiskey in the world. Full Proof is one of 1792’s most recent additions to the portfolio. It’s an annual release first bottled in 2016 and is perhaps best known for its knee-weakening 125 proof point—one of the highest on the market....

The everyday surfer rarely has an encounter with a shark, unless you live in a sharky place like Western Australia. But even the two-time world champion John Florence reacts the way most of us would if we think we see a shark: We get out of the ocean. Which is just what Florence and friends did during a session in Western Australia. The crew saw something splash and decided to head in, better safe than sorry....

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is always crushing it. So his rise to the top of the crop in the NFL—he’s formerly the the highest-paid defensive player in history—is no fluke. When it comes to hitting the gym, the linebacker is laser-focused on his training. Defensive MVP: Why Von Miller Is an NFL Force Read article What sets Miller apart from other defensive players in the league is his speed for a man his size: The 6’3”, 250-pound linebacker put up a 4....

The NBA season is almost here, and it can’t come soon enough for its fans—and for its players. Following a ridiculously exciting season that culminated with the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA title, the league has released the newest chapter of its “This Is Why We Play” campaign. The new set of videos gets fans ready for the NBA season by showing off the people that are responsible for making it happen....

A group of standup paddlers are poised to take a stand against Cystic Fibrosis with the upcoming Crossing For a Cure. Taking place on Saturday, June 16, Team Endless Summer Rum and up to 100 other standup paddleboarders will embark on a 70-mile journey from Bimini in the Bahamas to Lake Worth, Florida. The purpose of their journey is to raise awareness and funds for Piper’s Angels, a nonprofit providing aid to families battling Cystic Fibrosis....

The United Nations declared 2016 “The Year of the Pulse,” which includes dried peas, beans, lentils, and garbanzo beans. To change up this salad, you can substitute black beans, white beans, or garbanzo beans for the black-eyed peas. All these pulses are filled with muscle-building protein and healthy fat, which also makes for a satisfying meal. Chef’s note: Instead of dried peas, you may use 4 ½ cups precooked or canned black-eyed peas, no salt added, rinsed, and drained (about 2 1/2 15-oz cans)....

This high-protein pasta is made with a combination of edamame and mung bean. But you can also use whole-grain pasta or legume-based pastas in your local grocery store. If you’re in a rush, prepare the spicy sweet potato sauce ahead of time. And if you’re looking for a higher protein vegetarian alternative, swap out the shrimp for tofu. Nutrition information (per 1 cup serving): Calories: 358; total fat: 11g; saturated fat: 4g; protein: 31g; carbohydrates: 30g; sugar: 7g; fiber: 10g; cholesterol: 114mg; sodium: 561mg Recipe and photo by Mandy Unanski Enright, MS, RDN, RYT of Nutrition Nuptials....

We don’t get enough potassium—a nutrient that improves heart health and muscle function. Luckily, the tomatoes that top this paleo-friendly pizza are full of the stuff. But that’s not the only nutritious component to this pie: Smoke-dried jalapeños can lower your risk of heart disease by lowering the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood, while avocado is low in saturated fat and has plenty of folate, a B vitamin needed to keep nerves healthy....

Lamb is an underappreciated protein source. A 3-ounce portion provides over half of your daily protein needs. It also has a bounty of vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, selenium, and omega-3-fatty acids. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Rest assured this chili recipe won’t taste game-y if you’re not big into lamb. Homemade chili seasoning, salsa, and red wine meld together to form a flavorful base for the ground lamb....

Highland Park wants to prove that blending whisky is a lot like arranging a symphony, and it has built that campaign on the back of its newest single malt: Full Volume. The new bottle, according to the Orkney-based distillery, is all about “balance between flavors and textures of whisky all living in harmony.” If that sounds like marketing copy, well, it is. But it’s a good argument: blending is integral to the whisky experience with virtually every bottle, save those labeled “single barrel” or “single cask....

You could spend the rest of your life in the Eternal City without fully uncovering all of its secrets and history. Think about how many lifetimes have passed since its attractions were built—some predate modern times. You can actually visit ruins that emperors like Augustus, Hadrian, and Caesar, once inhabited. You can trace the steps of gladiators, wave to the ghosts of Popes past, and come face to face with Michelangelos and Berninis and Caravaggios....

Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper have teamed up again. After working together in American Sniper, which Eastwood directed, the Hollywood legend is back in front of the camera (and behind) in The Mule as a drug runner for a Mexican cartel, while Cooper plays one of the DEA agents who tracks him down. The Top 25 Most Intense Hollywood Bulk-ups of All Time Read article In the film, Eastwood plays Earl Stone, based on the real-life story of Leo Sharp, an 87-year-old man who was caught by authorities after spending a decade transporting drugs for the Sinaloa Drug Cartel....

As far as powder skiing destinations go, Kyrgyzstan is probably not the first place that comes to mind. Heck, we’d be surprised if it’s even on the list. But what if we told you that 94 percent of the Central Asian country was covered by mountains, and that those mountains are slammed by snow systems fed by the world’s second-largest alpine lake? Or that, as the Earth’s most landlocked country, Kyrgyzstan is blessed by light, dry snow that would put Colorado’s champagne powder to shame?...

The secret to succeeding in any profession is passion. Yes, some natural talent is always preferred, but in some cases obsessions drive hobbyists to level up. How to Make Cacciatore Sausage at Home Read article Here are three examples of food fanatics who turned pro. ILLUSTRATION BY ORIANA FENWICK Christian Hansen Blue Ridge Creamery Travelers Rest, South Carolina “I was pretty miserable in the corporate world and had this notion to start a hobby farm, and make the land pay for itself by making cheese, which I practiced at home for 10 years and had fallen in love with....

Let me start by saying that I’m not much of a measurement guy. I like to go by feel. When I got a Garmin Fenix 5x, it changed all that. Garmin, a long-time leader in GPS technology, has a good reputation for making highly functional fitness watches among exercise junkies and in particular, paddlers. In the lead up to my first time doing Molokia 2 Oahu solo, I figured it was time to buckle down and get something that could measure my heart rate for interval training, tell me specific information about my stroke rate and also measure output over distances....

A wave can be both a dream and a nightmare. In January 2019, at Pipeline, on Oahu’s North Shore, 42-year-old surfer Kohl Christensen caught an ideal swell (seen here)—the sort of wave that “sums up why we surf,” as the legendary Kelly Slater later put it. 10 Things Every Surfer Can Learn From Training Like A Big-Wave Surfer Read article A surfer can spend years in the water and never get a ride like that, recalls Christensen, who lives down the road from the break....