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- 0:21[SPEAKER_00]: William Shattner has responded to Dr's warnings by initiating a comprehensive lifestyle overhaul to extend his life radar-on-line.com reports.
- 0:30[SPEAKER_00]: The 95-year-old Star Trek icon surprised fans at the sci-fi Saturn Awards on March 8th in Los Angeles with his dramatic weight loss.
- 0:37[SPEAKER_00]: Shattner faced a significant health scare in late September, leading to a hospital visit for a medical emergency.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: This incident prompted him to reevaluate his health, especially after overcoming stage 4 melanoma.
- 0:49[SPEAKER_00]: Insiders reveal that the actor has embraced a healthier diet and increased exercise, shedding an impressive 50 pounds since the scare.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Dr. Gabe Mirkan, a longevity expert who is not treated shatter, noted that such weight loss can markedly lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and potential cancer recurrence.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: The junk food is gone.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: Ezekying a ton of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and lean protein, set a source, highlighting shatter's shift to viewing food as fuel.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: The actor reportedly believes this change is the best decision he has ever made and wishes he had adopted at three decades ago.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: Shatner, known for his roles in TJ Hooker and Boston Legal, has encountered various health challenges.
- 1:29[SPEAKER_00]: He narrowly survived a hip replacement surgery in 2008.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: However, his renewed relationship with XYF Elizabeth, which he revealed in March 2024, has been a significant motivation for his lifestyle changes.
- 1:42[SPEAKER_00]: The couple, who split in 2019, are now living together again.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: Dil has had plenty of reminders that his health can't be taken for granted, but he finally seems to be taking it seriously, set a source.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: He wants as many good years as he can get with Elizabeth.
- 1:56[SPEAKER_01]: He knows he's not going to live forever, but he's doing everything he can to stay strong and healthy for as long as he can.