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Socceroos great hospitalised following chest pains

Mark Bosnich had a health scare this week that landed him in hospital. The former Socceroos and Manchester United goalkeeper was exercising at work when he began to experience chest pains. Not wanting to risk it, the 52-year-old made the quick decision to get himself checked out at a hospital in Sydney. The Aussie football great took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to update fans on his condition, straight from his hospital bed on Wednesday night. “Will not be able to see you all tomorrow morning,” he wrote, along with the schedule of matches for the Champions League airing on the streaming platform Stan. “But will be fine by Friday … but join us here in Oz from 6.35am (aedt).” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Will not be able to see you all tomorrow morning,but will be fine by Friday…but join us here in Oz from 6.35am(aedt) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChampionsLeague</a> Rd 16 <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_English</a> VS <a href="https://twitter.com/RealSociedadEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealSociedadEN</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSSLazio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialSSLazio</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayernEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StanSportAU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StanSportAU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UEFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UEFA</a> .xmb <a href="https://t.co/LRL5D9YtOu">pic.twitter.com/LRL5D9YtOu</a> — Mark Bosnich (@TheRealBozza) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealBozza/status/1757715714583191600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> Bosnich was missing from Stan Sport’s Champions League coverage on Thursday and his on-air colleagues, Max Rushden and Craig Foster, explained what had happened. “For those of you who don’t know, he (Bosnich) had chest pains, he’s had a stent put in,” Rushden said during coverage of one of the matches. He was making a lot of noise … and he said ‘I’m going to get it checked out’. “He did, he’s OK. He’s back tomorrow but we are sending you our love Boz, it is very quiet without you.” Fellow Socceroo Foster added: “We miss you buddy. I hope you’re well and feeling OK.” Bosnich's hospital admission didn't stop him from keeping up with the matches as he shared a photo of himself tuning in to Champions League on a tablet, and thanked everyone for their well-wishes. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Thank you all for your wonderful messages….will be back 2morrow on <a href="https://twitter.com/StanSportAU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StanSportAU</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/EuropaLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuropaLeague</a> Knockout <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@acmilan</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/staderennais_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@staderennais_en</a> on air from 6.35am(aedt)…xmb <a href="https://t.co/bVxj93CCWv">pic.twitter.com/bVxj93CCWv</a> — Mark Bosnich (@TheRealBozza) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealBozza/status/1757893486920302943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> During Thursday's game, Rushden was keen for anyone watching to heed the warning from Bosnich. “If you’re not sure about anything, health-wise, get checked,” Rushden said. “Men are useless at talking about it and doing anything about it. “The sooner you find anything is wrong, the better it is. That is our message and that is Bozza’s message too.” Images: X

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Mother dies after ambulance fails to arrive

A mother from Queensland has tragically died while waiting for an ambulance, after she called 000 complaining of chest pain. Cath Groom called paramedics just before 10:30pm on Friday after growing increasingly concerned about persistent chest pain, but was left waiting more than an hour and a half for the ambulance to arrive. Given the nature of Groom's symptoms, her case was deemed urgent, and she should've been tended to by paramedics within 15 minutes. It is believed that Cath was found dead by her teenage son while still waiting for the ambulance to arrive, the day before her 52nd birthday. Her friends and family have taken to social media to pay tribute to the “amazing mother” and to express their “deepest shock, grief and sadness” at the news of her sudden passing. “She was and will always be my favourite human on this earth, I loved her to bits we were like a brother and sister I’m going to be lost without her,” one person wrote. “What an absolute shock. Such a beautiful girl taken way too soon,” another said. Ms Groom had long been a single mum after she was left to raise her son on her own after her husband died when the boy was just a baby. “Rest In Peace Sis, may you rest easy now with Dad and your life’s love and husband Warren,” her sister wrote on social media. The shock death has renewed calls for the Queensland and federal government to address ambulance delays, with Australian Medical Association Queensland president Dr Maria Boulton saying the state’s healthcare system is “not good enough”. “This is what happens because the system is under such strain, we know that our healthcare workers do the best they can in a system that is completely broken,” she told the Today Show. “This is not on them but it also affects them because they don’t want to lose any lives.” Image credits: Facebook

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

Supermodel icon Linda Evangelista has shared the devastating details of her cancer battle, after being diagnosed twice in five years. 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">WSJ magazine</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. 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. "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. "Thinking I was good and set for life. Breast cancer was not going to kill me." Four years later in 2022, Evangelista felt a lump on her chest and an MRI revealed cancer was present in her pectoral muscle. "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." "Dig a hole in my chest," she recalled telling her doctors. "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." 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. "Well, once it's come back, there's a chance," she recalled the oncologist's words. "I know I have one foot in the grave, but I'm totally in celebration mode." Image credits: Instagram / Getty Images

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John Farnham’s happy health update

John Farnham’s family have shared a positive health update following the singer’s <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/cruel-and-brutal-john-farnham-s-sons-provide-health-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener">re-hospitalisation</a> in late March. In a statement released on Monday, Farnham’s family shared that he has made a “full recovery” from the serious chest infection. "We're pleased to say that John made a full recovery from a recent chest infection in late March which required hospitalisation," his wife Jill, and sons Robert and James shared. "He is now comfortable and continues to receive ongoing treatment and rehabilitation care. "The family would like to re-iterate their appreciation and deepest respect for all the medical staff that have attended to John over the past eight months and the many thousands of kind messages that (have) been received from across Australia and the world." When the 73-year-old was taken to hospital in March, he had just undergone a gruelling 12-hour surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his mouth seven months prior. His family have consistently shared <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/cruel-and-brutal-john-farnham-s-sons-provide-health-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener">updates </a>on his health and how proud they are of Farnham’s resilience and strength. Image: Getty Images/Brendon Thorne / Stringer

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Healthy and easy recipe with the grandkids: Fruit treasure chest

Feeds: up to 10 hungry pirates Ingredients <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> Tools <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> How to make 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. 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. 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. 4. Why not hide the chest somewhere and see if your pirate friends can find it! Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/entertainment/healthy-fun-with-kids-in-the-kitchen">Wyza.com.au.</a>

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"I'm in hospital": Lisa Curry shares scary hospital experience

Former Olympian Lisa Curry has shared that she has been in hospital for the last five days as she was admitted for chest pains. Even more surprisingly, no clear cause had been found yet. "I'm in hospital. It's day 5 after coming in with chest pain, a wide squeezing band around my chest and back. All my tests are good. Everyone is stumped," <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/tags/lisa-curry" target="_blank">Lisa</a> wrote. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRSC5bzLc7E/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRSC5bzLc7E/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Lisa Curry AO (@lisacurry)</a> </div> </blockquote> She shared a photo of her late daughter Jaimi, saying that you "can't test for heartache". "For every beautiful photo of our girl , there are 10 sad ones. As I lie here thinking about our Jaimi, I wanted to show you how much she hurt too. Broken hearted by things that people said to her and did to her." "There are many people, like Jaimi, who are beautiful, soft, fragile, sensitive, and are taken advantage of, their trust misused and abused," she continued. "There are some really questionable people who take advantage of others who are fragile, who go on to live their lives not having a clue the damage they've left." "You don't go through each one and tick it off - they overlap, they come and go constantly," she wrote. "You never know what will trigger the heart ache, or the tears… it could be a word, a thought, a song, a photo, a memory, a hug from a stranger… all we need is a hug… and understanding… nothing even needs to be said." She ended the post pleading with her followers to seek medical help if they've experienced any kind of chest pain.

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Man stabbed in the chest after confronting dog owner over mistreatment

A dog owner on the NSW Central Coast has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a man who came to his house to talk with him over the treatment of his pet. Footage of a staffordshire terrier being kicked by his owner sparked outrage online. Power-lifting champion Rhys Kean and his friends tracked down the owner, James Shilton, and his partner at their Empire Bay home. "We wanted to go in and let them know that we know what's been happening and we won't stand for it," Mr Kean said. While the confrontation had a peaceful resolution, things turned awry when another local, Vincent Natoli, allegedly tried to rescue the staffordshire terrier, which is named Bruce. Mr Shilton ended up allegedly stabbing Mr Natoli in the chest. He was then arrested and charged over the incident. He was granted conditional bail in court today after his lawyer argued he acted in self defence. This afternoon, the RSPCA took Bruce into care. Mr Natoli was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

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How to relieve tightness in your chest and shoulders

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

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What colour is this chest of drawers?

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. A photograph of the drawers was uploaded to Reddit by user agamiegamer who asked users what colours they saw. Viewers were divided over what the correct colour was. What colour combination do you see? <img width="497" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7266111/1_497x375.jpg" alt="1 (65)"/> The Reddit user who shared the picture later confirmed that the drawers were in fact grey and blue. After hearing the answer, some people were unconvinced. "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." Some people suggested that the original photograph was edited using Photoshop to create the optical illusion. 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. The iconic dress, made by Roman Originals, was actually blue and black. What colour combination did you see? Let us know in the comments below.

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10 home remedies for heartburn

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. If you are finding that medication isn’t working for you, try some of these simple home remedies for some relief. Licorice 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. Aloe vera juice 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. Sitting up 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. Baking soda 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. Chewing gum When you chew gum, you swallow more often which helps to keep reflux symptoms at bay. Avoid exercise Don’t get your heart rate up too much after eating either, as exercise can lead to heartburn. Adjust your bed 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. Ginger 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. Find triggers 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. Get comfortable Try to avoid clothing that is too tight or uncomfortable, as this can exacerbate your heartburn. Related links: <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> <a href="/health/caring/2015/12/9-year-old-raises-money-for-sick-kids/">9-year-old raises $100,000 for sick kids</a> <a href="/health/caring/2015/12/twins-meet-at-birth/">Wonderful moment newborn twins meet for the first time</a>

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

We’ve heard of wake up calls, but this is something else entirely. 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. 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. 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." 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. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/02/cat-shows-dog-how-to-escape/">Hero cat shows anxious dog how to escape</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/01/petition-to-put-fred-hollows-on-5-dollar-note/">Petition to put Fred Hollows on $5 note gains support from high profile Aussies</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/01/can-you-find-the-6-words-hidden-in-this-picture/">Can you find the 6 words hidden in this picture?</a>

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Make a planter box from a chest of drawers

Don’t throw out your old chest of drawers when you can repurpose them into a stylish planter box. You can place it on a covered balcony, or even inside, and it won’t take too long to put together. Step 1: Choose your drawers While any drawers will work well, try to keep in mind how you want it to look. If you are aiming for a wild and free drawer garden you could go for a three, four or five drawer chest. If you were thinking of a few key plants nested among some storage drawers, you could go for a chest with eight or more square drawers. Step 2: Decide on your colour scheme Next up, decide on what colour you want your drawers to be (if your drawers are already in pretty good condition you can skip this step). You can either just stain the wood or go for a completely new look by painting them. Step 3: Protect the wood You will now need to coat the drawers inside and out with polyurethane. On the inside of the drawers that will house your plants, you will need two to three coats to stop the wood from rotting. Step 4: Allow for drainage The water needs somewhere to go, so you will need to drill some holes in the bottom of the drawers if they are going to be outside. If you are keeping the drawers inside you can skip this step. Step 5: Add lining Now you need to line your drawers to help hold the soil in place and soak up the water. Grab yourself some coconut fibre basket liners from your local hardware shop. Step 6: Begin planting Choose your plants depending on where your drawers are going to sit. For instance in an outdoor area, you could go for fresh herbs or some pots of colour. Indoors you might prefer to use succulents as they don’t require too much water. Step 7: Maintenance You don’t want a dripping chest of drawers, so simply water your plants with a spray bottle instead of a watering can. Spray close to the root (rather than the leaves) whenever you think they need watering. Image credit: Eclectically Vintae / Grizzly Bear Modern Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/03/make-tinted-jars/">How to make your own tinted jars</a> <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/02/revamp-lampshade/">How to revamp a lampshade</a> <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/02/spray-bottle-chalk/">The grandkids will love this homemade spray chalk</a>

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Paralysed from the chest down, this artist creates beautiful paintings using only his mouth

When he was 26, Moses Hamilton began participating in an art program as part of his recovery after a car accident left him paralysed from the chest down.Speaking with the Huffington Post, Mr Hamilton shared that his first class brought him down. “It was so hard to do anything with my mouth [that] I told myself I couldn’t do this.”He gave up – left the program. With a few kind words, the teacher gave Moses some mouthpieces, encouraging him to try again someday. Now, 12 years after that first class, Moses has created over 200 paintings, which he <a href="http://www.mosesart.org/" target="_blank">sells on his website</a>.Now 39, Moses calls his style “exaggerated impressionism”, and it certainly calls to mind the works of Van Gogh. “It sets me free from being in a wheelchair. I might not be moving my body, but I am moving something on the page. I’m creating my own moments, freedom on the canvas.”<img width="500" height="374" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/4241/mosespic_500x374.jpg" alt="Mosespic"><img width="497" height="390" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/4242/mosespic2_497x390.jpg" alt="Mosespic2">You can <a href="http://www.mosesart.org/" target="_blank">learn more about Moses at his website</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moses.Hamilton" target="_blank">follow his daily activity on Facebook</a>.Related links: <a href="/news/news/2015/03/intergenerational-classroom/" target="_blank">The classroom where seniors and children learn together</a><a href="/news/news/2015/03/tattooed-seniors/" target="_blank">These tattooed seniors show off their body art</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/03/four-sisters-pictures/" target="_blank">Four sisters posed for a photograph once a year for 40 years and the result is amazing</a>

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Socceroos great hospitalised following chest pains

Mother dies after ambulance fails to arrive