To have healthy heart

Fitness fanatic Barry Newman’s weak heart had him fearing for his life before fate stepped in with a revolutionary medical procedure – and an old girlfriend. He was a shell of his former self, his heart at just 13% of its normal capacity, and a transplant looked like the only viable solution. By chance, one of the people caring for Barry was cardiac physiotherapist Nicki Simpson – an old flame from their clubbing days in the 1980s. Their love was reignited, though there was drama when Barry popped the question. When he declared he had something to announce, Nicki feared he had yet more bad news about his health. But then plasterer Barry smiled and, from behind his back, pulled out a ring with a large diamond in it. He says: “Nicki had been my cardiac physio since just after I was first diagnosed with my heart condition, so she knew better than anyone what she’d be committing to if she said yes. “But within an instant she gave me a massive hug and kiss and said she’d love … [Read more...] about ‘My broken heart was mended by stem cell transplant miracle – and an old flame’

THE devastated mum of a 19-year-old boy whose body was found in Epping Forest two weeks after he vanished has today sobbed "my heart has been ripped apart". Richard Okorogheye disappeared after telling his mother he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown . * Follow our live blog for the latest Richard Okorogheye updates Cops yesterday confirmed a body found in a pond in Epping Forest, Essex , is that of Oxford Brookes student Richard, who went missing from his home in Ladbroke Grove, west London, a fortnight ago. Richard's heartbroken mum Evidence Joel, 39, told Sky News she feels "completely hollow and devastated and empty". She added: "At this moment of time I just want answers as how my son lost his life. I want answers. I desperately need closure." Ms Joel described Richard as the "perfect child" and said she felt "lucky" to be his mother. "He will always be my baby and I will always be his mother and no one can take that away from me," she … [Read more...] about Richard Okorogheye: Devastated mum says ‘my heart’s been ripped apart’ after body of son, 19, found in Epping Forest

A newborn is thought to be the 'poorliest baby in the north east' after she was born weighing just 4lbs and her heart flipped over to the wrong side of her chest. Little Ayda Murphy is thought to be one of ten babies worldwide born with an extremely rare condition which has left her intestines pushing up into her chest. Her parents Carly Walker, 33, and Ryan Murphy, from Bedlington, Northumberland, were forced to watch from the sidelines as their daughter underwent two major operations. The tot was born prematurely at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary on March 31, weighing just 4lbs, Chronicle Live reports. Rushed into surgery straight after birth and another at just four days old, Ayda is battling terrifying odds after being diagnosed with a series of incredibly rare birth defects. An almost unique variant of gastroschisis has left her intestines pushing up into her chest. Doctors estimate the condition, a defect of the abdominal wall, is suffered by no … [Read more...] about Baby dubbed ‘poorliest baby in north east’ fights for life after heart flipped to wrong side

Khloe Kardashian is feeling 'strong and happy,' after speaking out about her body image struggles. The 36-year-old reality star candidly spoke about warring with her weight and image for years, after an unedited photo of her in a bikini was leaked online without her permission last weekend. 'It was a huge release for her to be able to speak her truth finally and she is feeling strong and happy,' a source told Page Six . Living her truth: Khloe Kardashian, 36, is feeling 'strong and happy,' after speaking out about her body image struggles following leaked unedited photo drama over the weekend The insider shared with the publication: 'There's been an outpouring of support from friends, family and business partners. It's truly been amazing – everyone applauding her for opening up about her struggles that they all know have been weighing on her for many years.' After a leaked photo of her in a bikini began circulating online last weekend, it was reported that she … [Read more...] about Khloe Kardashian is feeling ‘strong and happy’ after receiving outpouring of support following recent body drama

The Queen described her husband the Duke of Edinburgh's death as leaving a "huge void in her life", Prince Andrew has said. Paying tribute to his father, Prince Philip , the Duke of York said his death means "we've lost almost the grandfather of the nation". Andrew is feeling "very sorry and supportive of my mother who's feeling it probably more than everybody else", he added. Members of the Royal Family have been attending a service at the the Royal Chapel of All Saints of Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. Talking about the wave of affection for him since his death, Prince Edward said his father "always thought of others before himself" and described the tributes to him as "fantastic". Edward told reporters: "It's been a bit of a shock. However much one tries to prepare oneself for something like this it's still a dreadful shock. "And we're still trying to come to terms with that. And it's very, very sad." The Earl of Wessex added: "It just goes to show: he might … [Read more...] about Prince Philip: Queen described loss of Duke of Edinburgh as a ‘huge void in her life’, says Andrew