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“Dig a hole in my chest”: Supermodel reveals double cancer fight

<p>Supermodel icon Linda Evangelista has shared the devastating details of her cancer battle, after being diagnosed twice in five years. </p> <p>In a candid interview with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/linda-evangelista-steven-meisel-32909b7b?mod=style_lead_story" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>WSJ magazine</em></a>, the 58-year-old revealed why she chose to "keep it quiet" and only tell a handful of people close to her about her health battle. </p> <p>Evangelista was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 after a routine mammogram, and decided to undergo a bilateral mastectomy: a surgical procedure to remove both breasts. </p> <p>"The margins were not good. [I chose this treatment] due to other health factors, without hesitation, because I wanted to put everything behind me and not to have to deal with this.</p> <p>"Thinking I was good and set for life. Breast cancer was not going to kill me."</p> <p>Four years later in 2022, Evangelista felt a lump on her chest and an MRI revealed cancer was present in her pectoral muscle.</p> <p>"I just went into this mode that I know how to do – just do what you've got to do and get through it," she said. "And that's what I did."</p> <p>"Dig a hole in my chest," she recalled telling her doctors.</p> <p>"I don't want it to look pretty. I want you to excavate. I want to see a hole in my chest when you're done. Do you understand me? I'm not dying from this."</p> <p>After another round of surgery, she was told the outlook was good for the future, but there is always a possibility the cancer could return. </p> <p>"Well, once it's come back, there's a chance," she recalled the oncologist's words.</p> <p>"I know I have one foot in the grave, but I'm totally in celebration mode."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram / Getty Images</em></p>

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Healthy and easy recipe with the grandkids: Fruit treasure chest

<p><strong>Feeds:</strong> up to 10 hungry pirates</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 round watermelon</li> <li>10 raspberries</li> <li>15 blueberries</li> <li>10 cherries</li> <li>5 strawberries, halved lengthways</li> <li>15 cubes of pineapple</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 long cook’s knife</li> <li>1 chopping board</li> <li>1 large spoon</li> <li>1 star-shaped cookie cutter</li> <li>1 small serrated knife</li> <li>1 large plate</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to make</strong></p> <p>1. First ask Mum or Dad to cut a thin strip off the very bottom of the watermelon, so the chest has a flat bottom and can sit upright on the chopping board.</p> <p>2. Now, using the recipe photo as a guide, ask Mum or Dad to cut a 45-degree wedge out of the watermelon, using a long knife. Scoop out contents with a spoon.</p> <p>3. Again, with help from Mum or Dad, cut the watermelon flesh into small cubes and/or star-shapes and deposit these precious gems, along with your raspberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries and cubed pineapple into the watermelon treasure chest. Transfer the chest to a large plate.</p> <p>4. Why not hide the chest somewhere and see if your pirate friends can find it!</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/entertainment/healthy-fun-with-kids-in-the-kitchen">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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How to relieve tightness in your chest and shoulders

<p>The front of the shoulders commonly become tight, but this easy stretch will target your muscles – and all you need is a doorway! </p> <p>In this video, Taylor Harrison, author, senior’s health expert and Director of <span><strong><a href="http://www.activeseniors.net.au/">Active Seniors Health Centre</a></strong></span>, shares the simple stretch to target tightness in your chest and shoulders.</p> <p class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/291443182" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>To see more videos and articles on improving your health and fitness from Taylor, <span><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/search.aspx?Keyword=taylor+harrison">click here</a></strong></span>. </p>

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What colour is this chest of drawers?

<p><span>A picture of a chest of drawers has gone viral online after people across the world are disagreeing over whether it was painted blue and grey, or white and pink.</span></p> <p><span>A photograph of the drawers was uploaded to Reddit by user agamiegamer who asked users what colours they saw.</span></p> <p><span>Viewers were divided over what the correct colour was.</span></p> <p><span>What colour combination do you see?</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span><img width="497" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7266111/1_497x375.jpg" alt="1 (65)"/><br /></span></p> <p><span>The Reddit user who shared the picture later confirmed that the drawers were in fact grey and blue.</span></p> <p><span>After hearing the answer, some people were unconvinced.</span></p> <p><span>"Well it's definitely pink and white, but the lighting makes the white appear light blue but anybody with a brain can tell it's actually white." </span></p> <p><span>Some people suggested that the original photograph was edited using Photoshop to create the optical illusion.</span></p> <p><span>This debate follows “The Dress” that caused a frenzy in 2015 after people argued over whether it was blue and black or white and gold.</span></p> <p><span>The iconic dress, made by Roman Originals, was actually blue and black.</span></p> <p><span>What colour combination did you see? Let us know in the comments below. </span></p>

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10 home remedies for heartburn

<p>If you dread the end of a meal due to heartburn or acid reflux, you’re not alone. But it’s not just the discomfort that is the issue – severe cases can lead to further issues such as esophageal cancer.</p> <p>If you are finding that medication isn’t working for you, try some of these simple home remedies for some relief.</p> <p><strong>Licorice</strong></p> <p>Eat a small amount of plain black licorice to help relieve symptoms of heartburn. Licorice can help with many digestive system issues such as stomach ulcers.</p> <p><strong>Aloe vera juice</strong></p> <p>Visit your local health food store where you can purchase aloe vera juice to keep in the fridge at home. The natural healing properties of aloe vera can offer some soothing relief.</p> <p><strong>Sitting up</strong></p> <p>It’s very natural to lay down after a big meal, but this can actually make your heartburn symptoms worse. Give yourself a few hours to digest your meal before getting horizontal. It may help to eat dinner earlier so that you have enough time to digest before bed.</p> <p><strong>Baking soda</strong></p> <p>Mix a teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water, and drink to relieve heartburn pain. Use this method sparingly as it can cause a stomach upset if used too much.</p> <p><strong>Chewing gum</strong></p> <p>When you chew gum, you swallow more often which helps to keep reflux symptoms at bay.</p> <p><strong>Avoid exercise</strong></p> <p>Don’t get your heart rate up too much after eating either, as exercise can lead to heartburn.</p> <p><strong>Adjust your bed</strong></p> <p>Pop a couple of books under the legs of the top of your bed so that your head and shoulders are higher than your feet. This can help alleviate heartburn and reflux.</p> <p><strong>Ginger</strong></p> <p>A natural anti-inflammatory, ginger is often used as a way to treat gastrointestinal issues. Try it in your cooking, or make yourself a cup of ginger tea after eating.</p> <p><strong>Find triggers</strong></p> <p>Some people know what causes their heartburn (such as caffeine, wine, chilli or citrus), so this can be an easy way to avoid the pain starting in the first place. You could also try keeping a food diary to see if you can pinpoint what is causing your discomfort.</p> <p><strong>Get comfortable</strong></p> <p>Try to avoid clothing that is too tight or uncomfortable, as this can exacerbate your heartburn.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/health/caring/2015/12/grandmother-retires-after-52-years-walking-kids-to-school/">Grandmother retires after 52 years walking kids to school</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/health/caring/2015/12/9-year-old-raises-money-for-sick-kids/">9-year-old raises $100,000 for sick kids</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/health/caring/2015/12/twins-meet-at-birth/">Wonderful moment newborn twins meet for the first time</a></strong></em></span></p>

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99-year-old woman wakes up to find raccoon-like creature sleeping on her chest

<p>We’ve heard of wake up calls, but this is something else entirely.</p> <p>A 99-year-old woman in the US has woken to the disturbing sight of a kinkajou sleeping peacefully on her chest. The big, furry racoon-like creature is traditionally found in rainforest in South America.</p> <p>The woman was startled (quite understandably) when she noticed the creature sleeping on her chest, which jumped out of bed and fled to the attic when she woke up.</p> <p>The woman’s friend Cathy Moghari was able to lure the animal out of the attic and take it to a veterinarian. Ms Moghari said, "I start thinking, 'How are we going to get this animal out?' So I googled kinkajou sounds and found a video. And I was holding it up to the ceiling, and we hear a rumbling. And, sure enough, it came out to the opening that we had in the ceiling."</p> <p>With the animal now safe it seems as though all’s well that ends well, but there may be a couple of sleepless nights for the 99-year-old woman in the coming weeks.  </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/02/cat-shows-dog-how-to-escape/"><strong>Hero cat shows anxious dog how to escape</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/01/petition-to-put-fred-hollows-on-5-dollar-note/"><strong>Petition to put Fred Hollows on $5 note gains support from high profile Aussies</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/01/can-you-find-the-6-words-hidden-in-this-picture/"><strong>Can you find the 6 words hidden in this picture?</strong></a></em></span></p>

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