The trend toward masculine grooming is alive and well in Beverly Hills, California. Whiskey and straight razors are a most inauspicious combination, and not one you’d expect to find outside of Deadwood or a Michael Vick house party.

But when the two are separated, the whiskey for you and the blade for a professional barber, you get what I call “how to shave in styleâ€? or simply, The Shave of Beverly Hills. This luxury barber, shave and retail shop represents the rebirth of grooming cool – think Sinatra, Martin and crew – without the emasculating sheen so repugnant to most guys. (more…)

Does 3,500 calories equal 1 pound of fat? Is it possible not to eat a lot of calories and still not lose bodyfat?

Yep, 3,500 calories does amount to a pound of fat. So when you eat 3,500 fewer calories than the body needs, you should lose fat and get more defined, assuming you spend some time working out. But there’re other factors to consider.

How to burn 3500 calories When reducing calories, do so mildly – say 200-500 fewer a day than you’re consuming now. Such small decreases help sidestep metabolic adaptations that occur with dieting. (more…)

Prescription medications are often the treatment of choice to clear moderate to severe acne, but many people can’t tolerate the side effects. Fortunately, several new drugs are delivering results – with fewer adverse reactions. (more…)

While don’t all get to take private jets, we probably do feel the effects that constant flying can have. It wreaks havoc on our digestive systems, our sleep cycles and our skin.

“Jet lag is a sleep disorder that causes an alteration of the brain’s sleep-wake cycle,” says Dr. Brunilda Nazario, senior medical editor at WebMD. “It’s the result of travel across several time zones.” (more…)

To pit stone fruit you’ll need a melon baller, which usually has one or two metal bowls attached to a plastic, wooden, or metal handle.

You’ll find one of these gadgets at any kitchen-supply store and some supermarkets. To pit small stone fruit like a peach or plum, cut in half lengthwise, starting at the stem end.

Make sure the blade is touching the pit, cutting close and all the way around it. (more…)