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Julie Andrews, 90, makes rare video appearance for ‘devastating’ cause close to her heart

Julie Andrews, 90, makes rare video appearance for ‘devastating’ cause close to her heart

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dame Julie Andrews made a rare appearance over the weekend to lend her iconic voice to a cause close to her heart. The 90-year-old appeared in a video to kick off the annual World Parkinson’s Congress conference and admitted that she knows how “devastating” the disease can be. “Good evening, everyone, I’m Julie Andrews, and I’m pleased to welcome you to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress,” she began in the clip, shared on YouTube by the World Parkinson Coalition. “Your participation is invaluable as we seek to find a cure to this terrible disease,” she continued. “I know well how devastating it can be.” She concluded: “May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks. Count me in as a red thread. Thank you.” The Mary Poppins star looked well in the clip, sitting in a white chair by a window, wearing a cozy gray sweatshirt over a white turtleneck and accessorizing with gold earrings and a long gold necklace. Her appearance marked a rare return to the spotlight, but the …

see his transformation in photos

see his transformation in photos

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Ethan Suplee has undergone an incredible weight loss transformation after tipping the scales at 550lbs at his heaviest. The My Name Is Earl star, who turned 50 on May 25, was clinically obese by age 10 and struggled with yo-yo dieting for years. However, after learning a diet and fitness plan that worked for him, he has managed to lose a staggering 294lbs over the last few years and now weighs around 260lbs. See photos of Ethan’s weight loss transformation below. © FilmMagic Ethan Suplee pictured in 2001 2001 Ethan weighed 550lbs at his heaviest and admitted he was “in hell” and in constant physical pain. “It was really uncomfortable for me. I was in hell. I was miserable. I was not comfortable,” he told the MailOnline. “There was never a moment of any day where I was physically comfortable.” He added: “It was hard to breathe, it was hard to walk around, I had to have seat belt extensions. There was for a long time, this feeling of ‘leave me alone and I want the world …

See Mark Harmon’s hunkiest swimsuit photos from throughout the years

See Mark Harmon’s hunkiest swimsuit photos from throughout the years

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Mark Harmon, 74, sure does love the pool and beach, and he’s rocked a plethora of tiny speedos and floral trunks over his decades-long career. The NCIS star has enjoyed getting some R&R by the water any chance he could get, all the while showing off his impressive physique. Whether he shot a show poolside or simply had a day off, the star flaunted his muscular and athletic build in his hunky swimsuit photos. We’ve rounded up some throwback pictures of the handsome actor below. Mark’s college days © Getty Images Believe it or not, but Mark wasn’t always an aspiring actor, instead, he was really focused on being a football star. He earned his associates degree from Pierce College in LA and during his time there, he played for the college’s football team. He was inducted into the school’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame. © WireImage Mark then transferred to the University of California in LA and he was a quarterback for the UCLA Bruins during the early ’70s. He ended up being honored …

from 150 lbs. weight loss to his workouts now at 71

from 150 lbs. weight loss to his workouts now at 71

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Al Roker, 71, has prioritized his health for more than two decades, famously losing over 150 pounds through a combination of surgery, regular exercise and long-term lifestyle changes. The TODAY star completely turned his life around for the better and continues to keep up the good work in order to maintain his weight loss. In 2002, Al weighed over 340 pounds and then he underwent gastric bypass surgery. That operation helped the star get a head start on losing a huge amount of weight, being that it decreased his stomach size, which kicked his wellness journey into high gear. Al’s life post-surgery © Getty Images After recovering, the TV personality slowly introduced sustainable changes into his daily routine.  He cut down his portions and still enjoyed his favorite foods such as red meat and dessert, but in rarer moments.  The journalist also focused on eating more protein, alongside increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. © Getty Images Fitness soon became a non-negotiable part of his lifestyle. Al previously revealed he starts his mornings with 10 …

Tim McGraw, 59, leaves fans swooning with shirtless photo alongside his rarely-seen brothers

Tim McGraw, 59, leaves fans swooning with shirtless photo alongside his rarely-seen brothers

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Tim McGraw has proved that age is just a number after sending fans into a frenzy with a striking shirtless photo alongside his brothers. The country music superstar, 59, shared the black-and-white snap on Instagram on Friday, posing proudly with brothers Mark and Matthew after what appeared to be an intense outdoor workout session in the rain. While all three brothers looked incredibly fit, it was Tim’s sculpted physique that stole the spotlight. The “Live Like You Were Dying” singer opted to go shirtless, showing off his toned abs and muscular frame as he stood arm-in-arm with his siblings. © InstagramTim’s magnificent abs in shirtless photo “My brothers and me!” Tim captioned the post simply. Fans wasted no time flooding the comments section with praise for the trio, with many particularly stunned by Tim’s impressive physique. “Jacked,” one fan wrote, while another commented: “This man, Tim McGraw, is a force of nature.” A third joked: “Who’s drooling? Just me?!” as countless others filled the post with flame and heart emojis. The father-of-three has long been …

‘Everything that could go wrong did’

‘Everything that could go wrong did’

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Phil Collins is one of the UK’s most iconic rock stars, but owing to health issues, the star hasn’t publicly performed since 2022. And during an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Friday, he said he was unlikely to return to the stage. “I can’t really see it happening, but I’m healthier now than I have been for quite a while,” he explained. Speaking of his health, the 75-year-old said: “I’m healthier now than I have been for quite a while. The last 18 months has been fine. Before that, not so good. “Everything health-wise caught up with me at the same time. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong, but everything is fine now. I had problems with my knee, which I had for a while, but I played through it, I toured through it.” WATCH: See inside Phil Collins’ dreamy Switzerland home Phil concluded: “But eventually I had to have a knee operation, and I had to have it done five times because it either kept getting infected or it broke.” During his appearance …

Why King Charles’ ‘royal hip hop lesson’ is the ultimate anti-ageing workout at 77

Why King Charles’ ‘royal hip hop lesson’ is the ultimate anti-ageing workout at 77

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Little is known about King Charles’ daily fitness regimen behind palace doors, aside from his reported love of an 11-minute Royal Canadian Air Force exercise plan known as the 5BX. However, he has hinted that he hasn’t ruled out dance as a way to keep fit. During celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust in Belfast, the monarch watched an impressive hip hop performance from students at Urban Motion, which Jamie Fagan founded through the enterprise programme six years ago. Inspired by the dance, Charles told Jamie he’d love “a royal hip-hop lesson.” The King’s Trust ambassador added: “He wants us to teach him how to do hip-hop.” At the age of 77, Charles might be wrongfully assumed to be aged out of trying the notoriously youthful dance style, but qualified personal trainer Nicole Chapman explained to HELLO! why it is actually a powerhouse for promoting “healthy ageing.” When asked if you are ever “too old” to start trying hip hop, she exclusively told us: “Absolutely not. One of the most powerful …

Microplastics, menopause & hormones: The small swaps that can help

Microplastics, menopause & hormones: The small swaps that can help

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A few months back, one of my patients mentioned watching a documentary called The Plastic Detox and highly recommended it. It sounded interesting but not exactly my usual idea of winding down in the evening. However, one night I switched on the television and there it was, the first thing that popped up. Obviously, a sign. © Nadia AlibhaiWith over 20 years experience, Nadia loves sharing her tips and tricks The documentary followed women struggling to conceive who were encouraged to reduce their exposure to plastics and everyday chemicals. After lowering their exposure, many of the women in the trial later conceived successfully. Now of course, fertility is complex and there are many factors involved, but it really made me stop and think. Then came the statistic that genuinely made me pause: researchers have found microplastics in human brain tissue, with estimates suggesting the average brain may contain around the weight of a small plastic spoon in plastic particles. That one stayed with me. © NetflixJesse Nubbe and Darby Nubbe star in Netfix’s The Plastic Detox. …

Sheinelle Jones reveals ‘excruciating’ health issue as she returns to TODAY

Sheinelle Jones reveals ‘excruciating’ health issue as she returns to TODAY

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After a day off on Monday, May 18 (which wasn’t explained), Sheinelle Jones returned to TODAY the day after, albeit a little worse for wear. The TV personality, 48, shared right up top as she and Jenna Bush Hager settled into their seats that she was in pain due to suffering an injury the day prior. © Getty ImagesSheinelle Jones returned to TODAY after a day off with a hurt shoulder “Oh no,” Jenna remarked, seeing her co-anchor sit down with a grimace, telling the studio: “Okay, Sheinelle’s injured,” and the mom-of-three couldn’t help but laugh. “I’ve self diagnosed myself, I don’t know if this is the official diagnosis,” Sheinelle explained, revealing that she woke up the day before with a frozen shoulder. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Sheinelle Jones in tears as her 3 children surprise her on TODAY The Mayo Clinic describes a frozen shoulder, also called “adhesive capsulitis,” as a condition involving “stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint,” in which “symptoms typically begin slowly, then get worse. Over time, symptoms get …

Forget the 5 senses: A neuroscientist says you actually have 7

Forget the 5 senses: A neuroscientist says you actually have 7

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What if we actually possesss seven senses rather than the traditional five? More importantly, what if tapping into these “hidden” faculties could help us to navigate our lives, making everything from self-regulation to understanding others infinitely more simple? We spoke with Andrea Bariselli, a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, author and podcaster, to discuss two “extra” senses currently gaining traction in scientific circles – proprioception and interoception.  The expert details how these bonus senses underpin our intuition – but can these really be catalogued alongside the long-established roster of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch? More than meets the eye: Uncovering the ‘hidden’ 6th and 7th senses © Getty ImagesUnderstanding our ‘extra’ senses – proprioception and interoception – can help reduce chronic stress and improve emotional stability, even in a fast-paced world Bariselli breaks down the definition of the two additional “senses”.  “Proprioception is what allows us to sense our body’s position and movement in a given space,” he says. This concept goes a long way in explaining why proprioception drills have become a staple in modern …