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The supermodel poses in a 34-year-old bikini from this photo. That reaction sparked a conversation

Paulina Porizkova, one of the highest-paid models in the world during the 1980s and 1990s, doesn’t let age get in the way of good bikini photos. The 57-year-old supermodel regularly posts stunning bikini photos to her Instagram page, wowing followers with her supple physique and natural beauty. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Amazing new Victoria’s Secret model For more Celebrity related news and videos, check out Celebrities >> Porizkova was the face of Estee Lauder for many years and was married to Cars frontman Ric Ocasek from 1989 until his death 30 years later in 2019. Paulina Porizkova in 1988. Credit: Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Paulina Porizkova married Cars vocalist Ric Ocasek in 1989. Credit: Getty This Czech-born woman is committed to aging naturally – and to proving that women can still be sexy and comfortable in their bodies as they age. But while most of her posts received adoring comments, not everyone was a fan of her bikini photos, s...

Jessica's symptoms were considered 'food poisoning'. The truth left him 'in a state of disbelief'

A young woman who struggles with months of excruciating stomach pain that is considered “food poisoning” discovers that she actually has stage four colon cancer. Jessica Thompson, from New Zealand, was looking “very healthy” when she started experiencing severe cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jessica’s cancer journey For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> But every time she sees a doctor, the 26-year-old claims her symptoms are caused by “food poisoning” or “gastro ticks”. However, the sales associate knew something was wrong when the cramps became unbearable, forcing him to call an ambulance for fear he would lose consciousness from the pain. By the time he was diagnosed with the rare condition in March, doctors found a 2cm cancerous tumor blocking half of his large intestine. Jessica Thompson’s symptoms were dismissed as food poisoning. Credit: Jessica Thomp...

Jack's friends saw him shaking. What happened next would change his life forever

Victoria’s father Jack Lord Gamble was “always a little wobbly”. The 37-year-old is simply someone who “gets into a vibe from time to time”. However, as his friends worried about his deteriorating condition, the Melbourne dad knew something more serious was at play. For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> Then came the news that turned his world upside down – Jack had Parkinson’s disease. “It’s difficult, definitely harder than I realized,” he told 7NEWS.com.au. While coming to terms with life-changing conditions takes time, Jack hopes his experience can help others realize they are not alone and dispel common misconceptions. Melbourne father Jack Lord Gamble was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 33. Credit: provided Around 38 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day. In 2018, Jack found himself among those statistics. Parkinson...

Macca-loving Aussie lose 50kg naturally thanks to 'Subway' diet

Standing at 1.8m tall, Joseph Daoud lifts the scales weighing 130kg. The 18-year-old, from Sydney, fell into a vicious cycle of eating McDonald’s up to four times a day, subsisting on sugary snacks, smoking a pack of cigarettes every day and washing it all down with six cups of coffee. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Joseph’s weight loss journey For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> He said he developed a “toxic relationship” with food – causing his weight to spiral out of control for years. “My lifestyle is absolutely terrible,” the mortgage broker, now 31, told 7Life . “I would wake up, go to a friend’s house, hit, smoke, drink coffee, smoke some more, eat some kind of drive-thru fast food, usually three to four times a day, go to TAFE. .. Rinse and repeat.” In his first attempt to lose weight, the young man worked out at the gym for a week – but he never returned despite paying for a...

Netflix star details 'suffering' after devastating diagnosis: 'Nothing short of a living hell'

Netflix star Clea Shearer has detailed her agonizing struggle with breast cancer after undergoing a fourth round of chemotherapy in what she describes as “nothing more than a living hell”. Co-host of Organized with The Home Edit was diagnosed with stage two breast carcinoma, an aggressive form of breast cancer, in March. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Clea details her cancer journey For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> Despite having no family history of breast cancer, the 40-year-old woman discovered a lump in her chest during a self-examination. In a candid post on Instagram, New York Time The bestselling author opened up about her latest grueling treatment, saying it was the worst thing she had ever experienced. Netflix star Clea Shearer has detailed her agonizing struggle with breast cancer after undergoing a fourth round of chemotherapy in what she describes as “nothing more than a living hell”. Credit: ...