Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy share secret to long marriage

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Speaking of relationships between celebrities, the first thing that comes to our mind is, well, that they don’t last long. Every marriage anniversary is a special occasion, but when it comes to Hollywood, these celebrations are even more special because they are rare.

When they first met on the set of Family Ties, Michael J.Fox and Tracy Pollan didn’t probably assume that their off-screen relationship would outlast that of 19-year-old teen Alex and the brainy dancer Ellen Reed, the characters they played on the show.

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Now, being together for 35 years, they speak of the things that kept them together all these years, the Parkinson’s disease, their four children, and their love.

Michael J.Fox was in his late twenties when he was diagnosed with the Parkinson’s disease.

It was short after he and Tracy got married and had their first child.

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When he broke the news to his newlywed wife, she responded with unwavering resolve, “In sickness or in health.” For Michael J. Fox, hearing those words brought him a “tremendous relief.”

Unfortunately, the inability to accept the condition at the beginning, led Michael to heavy drinking. “I was just clearly using alcohol to cover the disease. I had a really difficult time, but the reason I shared this is this is part of the deal,” he revealed.

Despite everything, the couple managed to overcome the obstacles.

Tracy never left her husband’s side and is his biggest support. The two are doing their best to cope with Michael’s condition and are working hard on raising funds for finding cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Michael is no longer acting actively but he’s still in the business. He provides his voice for movie roles and takes part in important documentaries.

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Michael and Tracy come from different backgrounds but share a positive outlook on life. They are both middle children with a great sense of humor.

They have been each other’s support, best friends, and biggest love throughout the years. Speaking about their anniversary, Tracy told People: “It was us against the world. That’s exactly what we’ve created … Just give each other the benefit of the doubt. He assumes I’m doing the best I can.”

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This loving family that we all love so much always sticks together and says they never take things for granted. They are well aware that things sometimes change in a blink of an eye, and are living their life to the fullest.

“Find the best things about you and the best things about life and celebrate them.”

The foundation of Michael J. Fox, which he runs with his darling wife, has raised over $2 billion to date.

Seeing these two standing strong as always and enjoying their days together with their kids is nothing short of amazing.

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A major health alert has been issued for anyone who consumes processed red meat

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A new research, published by the Neurology journal, prompted scientists to issue a major warning about the consumption of processed red meat.

The findings of the research, which was conducted during the time period of more than 40 years, suggests that consumption of processed red meat is associated with dementia, and increases the chances of developing this condition by 13 percent.

As expected, these results may be shocking for those who enjoy these sorts of products and whose traditional cuisine includes them as staples.

Processed red meat products include ham, bacon, corned beef, and some sausages like salami, chorizo and hot dogs.

On the other hand, unprocessed red meat includes all fresh, minced, and frozen beef, pork and lamb.

The same research suggests that replacing processed red meat with alternative protein sources such as nuts, legumes, or fish could reduce the risk of dementia by approximately 20 percent.

The author of the study, Dong Wang, MD, ScD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, spoke of the findings, saying, “Red meat is high in saturated fat and has been shown in previous studies to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which are both linked to reduced brain health.

“Our study found processed red meat may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But the good news is that it also found that replacing it with healthier alternatives, like nuts, fish and poultry, may reduce a person’s risk.”

Out of 133,771 people who took part in the research, and had no dementia, 11,173 developed it over the course of the study.

“Reducing how much red meat a person eats and replacing it with other protein sources and plant-based options could be included in dietary guidelines to promote cognitive health,” Wang said. “More research is needed to assess our findings in more diverse groups.”

In conclusion, this study can serve as an eye opener about our diet.

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What it actually means if one of your fingers turns white in the cold

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The freezing weather comes with certain precautions, such as wearing extra layers, and keeping your hands and head warm.

Well, this is more important for some people than others, and the reason why may stun you.

Have you ever experienced, or noticed someone else dealing with white fingers when the temperatures are low? If yes, this is the reason why.

In fact, if a person’s fingers, or a single finger or toe, turn white in the cold, they are probably suffering from a condition known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s syndrome.

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This condition is a result from the narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the skin narrow, restricting the blood flow. This causes the affected area to change color to white. However, as the blood returns, the color changes into blue and then red.

Not only having your fingers go white looks rather odd, it can also cause an unpleasant sensation of numbness and pain.

What is interesting about this condition is that is it more common in women than in men.

The symptoms can last from a couple of minutes to several hours.

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Further, a person can stop experiencing this over time before they go without symptoms for some time.

The fingers and the toes are not the only parts of the body that can be affected by Raynaud’s syndrome. The nose, the ears, the lips, and even the nipples can turn white due to this condition.

However, Raynaud’s syndrome isn’t only triggered by the cold, but also by stress and anxiety, as well as by working with vibrating tools for a longer period of time.

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In many cases, preventing the fingers from going white due to this narrowing of the blood vessels is possible by wearing gloves, and trying to avoid stressful situations.

Quitting smoking can also help with the symptoms.

Severe complications such as ulcers, scarring and even tissue death (gangrene) are rare.

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My wife and I visited an orphanage to adopt and found a girl who was the spitting image of our daughter

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That girl at the orphanage resembled my daughter so much that it felt surreal. The same hair, the same smile and eyes, and what was most shocking of all, the same crescent-shaped birthmark on her wrist.

My marriage to Caroline, my first wife, didn’t last long. The truth was that we belonged to two different worlds and never really got along, so shortly after she gave birth to our daughter, Olivia, we split and never saw each other again.

She wasn’t interested in being part of Olivia’s life, and that was fine, because I was more than ready to take up both roles.

I juggled between taking care of my girl and having a full time job, but then I met Claire.

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She and Olivia clicked right away, and her becoming part of our lives felt like a missing piece of the puzzle had finally fallen into place.

A year into our marriage, we decided to adopt. Claire wanted a bigger family, and since adoption was our only option, we decided to embrace it and welcome a child in need of a loving home.

We started the procedure, which involved filling out forms and attending interviews, but eventually, it was all worth it because life surprised us in the most incredible way.

When Claire and I arrived at the orphanage, we were welcomed by Mrs. Alvarez. She was a kind woman always ready to help.

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As we talked to the children who were engaged in a number of activities, such as drawing, building bricks, and reading, I started talking to a young boy. But just as I was about to offer help with the coloring, a felt a tap on my shoulder.

“Are you a new dad?” a little girl asked me.

Looking at her, I froze. She was a spitting image of my daughter. It was as though I was looking at Olivia and someone was playing a prank on me.

But she then handed me her hand and introduced herself as Angel.

As I shook her tiny hand, I noticed the birthmark on her wrist. It was exactly like the one Olivia had.

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“What is going on?” I asked myself.

Claire noticed something wasn’t right and approached me. I just pointed out at Angel and said we needed to speak to the manager of the orphanage.

Sadly, they couldn’t tell us much, besides that Angel was left in front of the orphanages when she was merely a day old.

When I asked about the date Angel arrived at the orphanage, they gave a date that was too familiar to be a coincidence.

Claire and I left the orphanage, and I knew I needed to confront my ex-wife.

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I hadn’t had any contact with her for five years, but this was too important to ignore. I was sure she had all the answers to the questions that had been messing with my mind.

When I asked Caroline who Angel was, she was left speechless. “I… I…” she said.

“Just say it Caroline,” I demanded as my anger grew bigger.

She then started crying and said that Angel was our child. Five years ago, she gave birth to twins, and she felt it would be for the best if I take one of the girls while she had the other. But she knew she couldn’t keep Angel at that point, so she gave her at the orphanage, hoping she could get her back once she stood on her feet. Sadly, that didn’t happen.

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Luckily, I found my girl, and Claire was more than happy we adopt her.

When Angel and Olivia met, it was a moment to remember. While Angel kept smiling, Olivia was shocked, saying it felt like she was looking at herself in the mirror.

Our family was now complete. Who would have thought that our wish to adopt a child would take me to my biological daughter. Life is truly unpredictable.

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Ex-wife’s response to her ex-husband winning $273m lottery post-divorce sparks debate

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Mere months after their divorce was finalized, the ex-husband of Eileen Murray won a $273 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot.

And how she felt about that!? Well, she said she wouldn’t take him back or ask for any of his money. However, she shared her frustration at continuing to make alimony payments to him, because as she stated in an interview, “To him, [the alimony] is pocket change at this point.”

Eileen added: “Think about the amount of money that he has just won. What I’m paying him is a pittance.”

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During their marriage of 15 years, Eileen’s husband, Mike Weirsky, was having a hard time holding down a job, making Eileen the family’s breadwinner.

Following their separation, as per the law, she was ordered by the court to pay her ex-husband a spousal support because he was the dependent partner in the relationship, and sadly, she’s still paying him the money despite his jaw-dropping lottery win.

It was a court decision based on the dynamics of their marriage.

“I’m not going after anything. I have morals. I know what I’ve worked for and it’s everything that I have,” Eileen said and added that she didn’t believe her ex would reach out to her and offer some cash, although she hoped “he’d do the right thing.”

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Asked what she meant with that, Eileen said, “Think about it. How long did I work? How long did I support him? I had to give him a lot of money in the divorce.

“You tell me what’s the moral thing to do.”

Eileen’s story sparked controversy.

There have been those who believe she deserves a portion of the lottery money her ex-husband won, while others say that “Mike won twice!”

“It would be a nice idea to gift her a little $$ money to make her life a little easier,” someone wrote.

“She did support him throughout the marriage,” another person added.

A third agreed: “I’d still give her a few mil for supporting him all those years and move on.”

Eileen believes that her ex would give money to members of his family and will likely donate some to animals charities.

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Jill Biden reveals she sent private note to Melania Trump after she broke major First Lady tradition

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Following the presidential elections in November, that Donald Trump won, President Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, extended an invitation to Melania Trump for a customary White House tradition, but allegedly, the invite was declined.

Speaking to the Washington Post, Jill Biden revealed that Melania “broke” the long-standing tradition of the incoming and outgoing First Ladies having tea during the presidential transition.

Jill then followed up with Melania Trump by sending a note through her husband when the two met at the reopening of the Notre Dame in December last year.

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“I congratulated her and I offered help,” Biden said in an interview with the Washington Post. “What would be the point of nastiness?”

The two First Ladies eventually met at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on 9 January, with Jill confirming Melania thanked her “during pleasantries.”

In December 2024, Melania Trump appeared on “Fox & Friends” and said that this time, the transition to the White House would be smoother.

“The first time was challenging, we didn’t have much of the information,” she said. “The information was withheld from us by the previous administration,” Melania continued. “But this time I have everything… it’s a very different transition this time, second time around.”

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Host Brian Kilmeade asked Melania if she’d considered posing for magazine covers once she becomes First Lady again. “You’re in the White House, and you’re not on the cover of any of these magazines. Do you think that will change? And would you say yes to them — the Vogues, the Peoples, whatever?”

Melania, who used to be a model, answered, “Look, I’ve been there on the covers — on the cover of Vogue, on the covers of many magazines before. We have so many other important things to do than to be on the cover of any magazine.”

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She added, “I think that life would not change for anybody if I’m on the cover.”

Some viewed this as a subtle remark aimed at Jill Biden, who was featured on the cover of Vogue Magazine in August.

President Biden and Jill Biden will attend Donald Trumps inauguration on January 20.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s child revealed a new name

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s 15-year-old child Seraphina Rose revealed a new name during the memorial service of Garner’s father, William Jack Garner, who passed away aged 85 in April, 2024.

While speaking at the service, which broadcast in real-time on the Facebook page of the West Virginia church, Affleck and Garner’s middle child said, “Hello, my name is Fin Affleck,” before reading Chapter 16, Verse 8 from the Book of Proverbs: “Better is a little with righteousness, than a large income with injustice.”

Fin wore a suit, white shirt, black tie, and a short haircut.

In February of last year, Fin was spotted by the paparazzi, carrying a backpack with the name “Fin” embroidered.

As expected, the gender reveal attracted the attention of the public and comments came pouring in.

“Ben Affleck’s young daughter just changed her name and is now identifying as trans. Jennifer Lopez’s daughter also recently came out as nonbinary,” Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik said on X. “2 IN 1 FAMILY! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?!”

“Having an LGBTQ kid is trendy in Hollywood. It’s like having the latest designer bag,” she added.

When Affleck married Jennifer Lopez, their children, Fin and Emme, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, became close and were seen pictured together on numerous occasions. 

Lopez used the pronouns “them” and “they” when referring to her daughter, whom she shares with singer Mark Anthony, during a surprise duet at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in June 2022.

Fin is just one of several children of celebrities who are changing their identities. 

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87-year-old man comes back from the hospital and finds his house emptied

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Chris Harvey was an ordinary 87-year-old man who has lived all by himself in a nice house for most of his life. His daughter lived a couple of states away, and his grandson never visited him, so when he was taken to hospital one day, he was forced to call his daughter and ask for help.

“Dad, I can’t take even a day off. But I’l make sure Peter comes and checks on you, ok?” his daughter, Angelina assured him.

Peter, his grandson, also lived far. What’s most, he never paid Peter a visit, nor he ever called, so Chris didn’t expect him to show up this time either.

However, Angelina somehow convinced him to take a flight to Texas, and he finally agreed, although unwillingly.

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Chris’ condition didn’t turn out to be serious. However, he stayed at the hospital for a couple of days until doctors ran all sorts of tests.

When he finally returned home, he was shocked to see some of his belongings, including his couch, some paintings, and the chairs, on the front lawn. The door of the house was opened, although he remembered the paramedics had shut it completely.

He entered, and that’s when he saw Peter and his wife Hannah.

“Oh, what a surprise,” Chris said. “But what’s with my belongings?” he asked.

Peter gave him a hug and said, “Well, grandpa, we wanted to renovate the place, thinking we would finish it until you are back, but you came earlier than we anticipated.”

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He then told his grandpa that they got rid of some of the stuff and they had the rest at the nearby storage.

“That’s fantastic,” Chris exclaimed. “Now let me get to the pharmacy and get some medicine while you two paint these walls. I’ll be right back.”

However, he returned right away in order to ask his grandson and his daughter what they wanted for lunch, and that’s when he overheard their conversation.

“Peter, your grandpa is very much alive. You said he was dying and we are getting this house. What are we going to do now, you idiot?” Hannah yelled. “I’ve dipped into my savings for this! Do you think I would have spent a dime on this house if I knew your grandfather wouldn’t die?”

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Peter tried to shush her, but Hannah was so angry at him that she wouldn’t stop yelling.

“I know this messed up our plans,” Peter said. “But this home will eventually be ours. How much long do you think he’ll live. He’s too old already.”

“No, Peter, we are living today and that’s final,” Hannah said.

“But what about the house. It’s empty and nothing is finished. We can’t leave it like this.”

“WE CAN, AND WE WILL! I don’t give a damn about that old man!”

Peter agreed. “Okay, we are living!”

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Chris went to the front door and pretended he was getting inside the house just then.

“Peter, Hannah, what would you like me to get for lunch?” he asked. “By the way, I have something important to discuss with you two.”

Some time later, Chris told Peter and his wife that he decided to move into a nursing home permanently so that they can have the house.

Not surprisingly, they were delighted. What’s most, they continued with the renovations, and once everything was done, they invited some of their friends from back home over to celebrate.

That day was marry. Everyone was having fun, drinking and laughing, when Chris raised his glass and proposed a toast.

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“This one’s for Peter and Hannah, who spent all of their money on renovating this house that I tend to enjoy the rest of my life!” Chris said.

Peter and Hannah were shocked at his words.

“What?” Peter asked. “What do you mean YOU will enjoy it?”

That’s when Chris told them that he overheard their conversation. “Sorry for not dying and for ruining your plans,” he said, “now get out of my house before I call the police.”

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While Peter and Hannah’s friends left right away, the two started apologizing and explaining that they didn’t mean what they said, but Chris didn’t want to listen.

The following day, he called his daughter and told her what he had done and why he did it. She wasn’t glad, but she knew her son deserved what he got.

Chris lived 11 more years, and following his passing, as stated in his will, his house was sold and the money was donated to a charity that helped old and fragile people.

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