Men's Health SA

Rado has teamed up with European Cricket to create a special-edition Captain Cook packed with subtle sporting details, three interchangeable straps and an impressive 80-hour power reserve. Cricket and watchmaking share an appreciation for precision, timing and patience. Those similarities sit at the heart of the new Rado Captain Cook x European Cricket Special Edition, created to celebrate the Swiss watchmaker’s role as European Cricket’s Official Timing Partner.

by | Aug 21, 2026 | Health Most people who smoke know the habit raises their risk of serious health problems, including lung cancer and heart disease. And vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and expose the lungs to potentially harmful chemicals. But doctors say those who smoke, vape, or have certain chronic conditions like COPD, asthma, or diabetes may also be more susceptible to a lesser-known threat: pneumococcal pneumonia.

“Absolutely nothing.” That is what goes through Benjamin Myburgh‘s mind when a basketball game is on the line. No frantic self-talk. No fear of missing the shot or making the wrong read. The South African guard believes he is at his best when he is fully locked into the moment. “You play your best when you aren’t afraid of the outcome,” he says. That calm is backed by a serious amount of work.

When people think of diet, a lineup of boring salads and small portions might come to mind. The volumetrics diet is different. This eating plan does the opposite: encouraging people to eat high amounts of foods with the goal of filling their stomach. Eating as much as you want might sound like the opposite of what you need to do to lose weight. However, dietitians say the volumetrics diet actually works.

Tayari Jones’ Kin is the kind of novel that quietly reminds you just how much our friendships can shape the people we become. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the novel follows Vernice and Annie, two motherless girls who grow up together in Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Their lives eventually take very different directions, but the bond they form in childhood continues to connect them across distance, disappointment and the changing circumstances of adulthood.

Key Points There is a “window of opportunity” when your body uses protein more effectively to build muscle. Historically, this window was considered brief, requiring protein to be consumed 30 minutes or two hours before or after a workout. Dietitians say the metabolic window actually extends up to 24 hours. This means it does not make much of a difference if you supplement with protein before or after exercise.

The world-renowned shooting coach known as Lethal Shooter will host a basketball masterclass before joining the Red Bull Half Court National Final in Soweto. South African basketball players will soon have the opportunity to learn from the man who has helped some of the NBA’s biggest names sharpen their shooting.

We tend to judge how “good” we are in bed by how frequently we make our partner(s) orgasm. That’s not necessarily accurate—sexual pleasure is about way more than climaxing—but it can still be disappointing when you orgasm and your partner doesn’t. And it happens more often than many people realise (ever heard of the “orgasm gap”?). When it comes to helping your female partner orgasm, the key is thinking beyond intercourse alone.

Taking a no days off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an antiquated concept of old-school gym culture as useful these days as a rusty barbell. You can pick it up and try to give it a few reps, but you’ll be better off with a newer, more modern approach. Rest days are not for the weak.

Like most guys I would treat my scalp like it was just the thing my hair grew out of. Whatever shampoo and conditioner was in the shower went on it (for me that’s curly-hair specific), and that was the routine. But after spending some time on the internet and listening to dermatologists, it became clear that I was missing an obvious point: our scalps are made of skin.