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Hunger and death stalk millions in Yemen's war

By Mohammed Mukhashaf and Noah Browning ADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) – Hospitals bereft of electricity, homes crushed by air strikes, thousands on the move in search of water, shelter and food: Yemen’s humanitarian plight, long fragile, has become disastrous after a month of all-out war. Crammed with wounded people, some hospitals lacked the electricity or generator fuel to perform surgery, and aid officials say some bodies are now being stored in commercial

The 7 Best Things To Eat And Drink After Your Workout

• • • Avocado In Brief: Monounsaturated fat for muscle repair and B vitamins to jump-start your metabolism The Lowdown: Don’t be afraid of the f-word. Avocado is a no-brainer: In addition to healthy fats, which are crucial for absorbing vitamins A and E, it contains a suite of B vitamins that help your body metabolize all those healthy carbohydrates and proteins you’ve been packing away. Whey In Brief: Fat-torching,

Exercising In This Way Just Might Help You Live Longer

(Photo: Arthur Belebeau)  Daily physical activity is always a good thing (durrr,—yes, you already knew that), but new research is now suggesting thathow you exercise might just help you live longer. According to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine, people who performed vigorous exercise (think: competitive tennis, aerobics, running) for up to 30 percent of their time had longer lifespans than those who partook of more leisurely activities during the