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On the seventh floor of Karbala’s modern Al-Kafeel Super Specialty Hospital, in a white-tiled operating room, Dr. William Novick has Dua, a 12-year-old girl from Baghdad, on the table with her chest cavity clamped open. Alongside three Iraqi doctors, the surgeon is struggling to repair the girl’s failing artificial heart valve. The room is quiet and cool, an icy cocoon insulated from Iraq’s desert heat sweltering just outside. After eight hours of work, Novick pushes away from the table and peels off his bloodied blue surgical gloves....

FROM OUR HILLTOP vantage point in northern Panama, Costa Rica is visible to the west and Volcán Barú, Panama’s tallest mountain, to the east. A canopy of rain forest stretches to the horizon, and it feels as if we’re walking through untamed wilderness. The only hint otherwise is a gang of coffee pickers in rubber boots, huddled together and sifting through the day’s harvest. “You can’t know this place until you know the forest,” says the farm’s founder, Joseph Brodsky, gesturing at the view before us....

What’s a barbecue without steak? Answer: Not much of a barbecue. Beef is a great-tasting, high-quality protein package, with 10 essential nutrients for optimal health. Plus, the addition of bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini give this backyard favorite a big nutritional boost. So go on and get grilling. (Editor’s Note: While this recipe is already relatively low in carbs, you may opt to reduce the carb count by swapping out the bell peppers for a lower-carb vegetable....

Leonard Fournette is an absolute beast on the football field—and in the weight room. After rushing for nearly 4,000 yards in just 32 games at LSU, the Jacksonville Jaguars running back is ready to bring his bruising style to the NFL. “I’m excited to compete and get out there,” Fournette told Men’s Fitness. “Training camp can be intense, but I’m anticipating it. We have a great team, and I want to do my best to help the team win....

There’s something about the smell of rosemary, simmering on a stovetop, that instantly transports me to cozy memories of cold-weather gatherings and warm meals with friends and family. In this recipe, we wanted to bring that spirit to life, in a classic, simplistic and minimal way – perfect for packing up and taking on the road this fall or holiday season. All you need is a cast iron skillet, a small cooler and a grill (or open flame)....

Photo: Erik Aeder Manage Pre-Race Anxiety with Suzie Cooney Suzie Cooney is the go-to personal trainer for standup paddlers on the hotbed of Maui. She’s also a professional SUP athlete, spokesperson, SUP coach, event director and racer. Her book How to Increase Your Standup Paddling Performance (available at Suzietrainsmaui.com) is a complete guide for taking your paddling to the next level, both mentally and physically. In this excerpt from the book, Cooney gives us the break down on how to stay keep calm and carry on come race day....

Story by Todd Wells // Photos by Eric Parker and Todd Wells Waking up beside a wood fire stove in a small Patagon Cabana, frost on the ground just outside, there was a feeling of adventure in the cold crisp air. We had chartered a 12-person glacier-viewing boat to take us 75 miles across Lago O’Higgins to the headwaters of the Río Pascua. The Pascua is Chile’s most intimidating multi-day river trip....

After a tough workout, like one of these brutal CrossFit WODs, you’ve more than earned yourself a sweet treat. This smoothie is the perfect post-workout, guilt-free indulgence, becuase, not only does it taste delicious, it’s packed with protein-rich chia seeds and Greek yogurt. Recipe and photo courtesy Jessica Gavin of the Culinary Scientist. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings Prep time 25 min....

One-quarter cup of dry sorghum contains 158 calories, 5g of protein, and 3g of fiber. It’s also a good source of iron, providing 12% of the daily recommended amount. This ancient grain cooks just like rice, and can be enjoyed as a savory dish, or used as a base for a sweetener for breakfast (like in this recipe). Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 335; total fat: 11g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 11g; carbohydrates: 55g; sugar: 10g; fiber: 8g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 129mg Recipe and photo by Recipe by Sharon Palmer, RDN, The Plant-Powered Dietitian....

Pulling off this delicate fish taco recipe will require tapping into your sensitive side a bit (which isn’t the worst thing if you’re making this for a date). Bake and broil some tilapia to pull together this garnish-rich taco recipe. Nutrition (per serving): 287 calories; 12.4g fat; 5.9g protein; 43.6g carbs; 9.2g sugar Recipe and photo by Kaleigh McMordie, R.D., of Lively Table. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Pork is one of the tastiest meats known to man. It’s also healthier than you thought. Protein-packed pork contains choline, a nutrient that can boost your energy and stamina in the gym. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 4 servings Prep time 10 min. Cook time 10 min. Ingredients For the burgers: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated with a zester 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 green onion, minced 1 Tbsp Chinese five spice 1/2 Tbsp tamari 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper For the fixings: 2 cups shredded cabbage and carrots 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp tamari 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 cucumber, cut into spears 4 Kaiser rolls or a baguette (any crunchy bread or roll will do)...

Research has suggested that the omega-3s found in salmon help build muscle and burn calories. A diet rich in omega-3s may also trigger the “off button” on the fat-storing gene. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, about ¼ lb each ¼ cup water 2 Tbsp exta-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 scallions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 5-oz bag mixed greens 2 endives, thinly slivered, core discarded 2 fuji apples, chopped ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted...

If you haven’t noticed, Rob Gronkowski is having one hell of an off-season. The 28-year-old juggernaut of a tight end was seen guzzling beers during the Patriots’ Super Bowl parade back in February, hopping in the ring at WrestleMania in the spring, and partying shirtless (with a cheerleader on his arm) at a friend’s wedding. So, uh, yeah: The man likes to live large and let loose. But Gronk knows that reaching athletic immortality requires the tips and tricks today’s top ageless pros use to stay fit for life....

Watch out—the Predators are coming. The second trailer for Shane Black’s The Predator was just released and damn, does it look wild. The trailer gives fans their longest look at the sequel so far, and it shows just how action-packed this movie will be. ‘Predator’ 30th Anniversary: 11 Amazing Things About the Classic Arnold Schwarze… Read article This time around, the Predators are bigger, smarter, and stronger than ever before, and they’ve overtaken a suburban town, leaving actor Boyd Holbrook (Narcos, Logan) and his unit of Marine commandos to fight back....

As Latin American metropolises go, Buenos Aires is unusual. Other big cities are frenetic and, to be frank, overwhelming to the outsider. You ride in the backseat of your taxi from the airport in Rio or São Paulo or Lima and wonder, “How the hell am I gonna get the hang of things here in just a few days?” (Somehow, you always do.) But in Buenos Aires, even in the outskirts of town, you sense this air of calm....

Leopards. Elephants. Water buffalo. These aren’t the animals you typically associate with a beach retreat, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Sri Lanka’s Wild Coast Tented Lodge, on the edge of Yala National Park. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The 378-square-mile preserve, in the southeast corner of the island nation, consists of lowland dry scrub abutting a long stretch of coastline with swaying palm trees....

The New Year is (almost) here. After string of blockbuster hits like Avengers: Endgame and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, it’s time to turn the page to 2020. Everything You Need to Know About What’s Next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe Read article There are a bunch of highly anticipated releases coming this year, including the Marvel films Black Widow and The Eternals (starring an absolutely shredded Kumail Nanjiani), Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey, Harrison Ford’s The Call of the Wild, Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film No Time to Die, and Christopher Nolan’s action epic Tenet....

Have you ever wondered what Homer Simpson’s favorite beer tastes like? Now, you finally have the chance to find out. Revealed on Thursday in an Instagram post, Fox announced it’s partnership with Burbank brewery Lincoln Beer Company to bring Duff Beer to local fans of The Simpsons this weekend. Planters Teamed Up With a Chicago Brewery to Make a Peanut-Flavored Beer Read article In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

This story was originally published by OFFGRID. Words by Patrick McCarthy. We often discuss the subject of fire-starting, and there’s a reason for this frequency: Lighting a fire is one of the top priorities in a survival situation. It’ll obviously keep you warm, which is important during the colder months, but fire-starting is equally necessary during the warm spring and summer months. Fire boils water for drinking and cooking, boosts morale and can even deter the insect pests that seem to be everywhere this time of year....

In another life, Anthony Bourdain could have been the frontman of a rock n’ roll outfit. He has got the aesthetics down, with his black tee shirt wardrobe, tattoos, and general zero-fucks-given attitude. The host has been very open about his love for the genre, profiling Queens Of The Stone Age on No Reservations and counting Iggy Pop as an idol-turned-friend. His association with the genre is so profound that over the course of his career he has deemed the original “rock n’ roll chef”....