Wendy Williams' aphasia diagnosis: What we know

The U.S. lands on the moon for the first time in 50 years. 5 somatic exercises to try.   THIS IS TODAY February 23, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A private company successfully executed a historic moon landing, and Wendy Williams' team shared she has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. Plus, a mom's uncompromising rule about her child's birthdays, and how somatic exercises can help strengthen your mind-body connection.   The Latest   [🌕 The Odysseus spacecraft successfully completed the first U.S. moon landing since 1972.]( A robotic spacecraft made history last night by becoming the [first privately built craft to touch down on the moon,]( and the first American vehicle to accomplish the feat since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The lander, nicknamed Odysseus, reached the surface of the moon around 6:23 p.m. ET. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called it "a giant leap forward for all of humanity." NASA eventually plans to hire private companies to transport cargo and scientific instruments to the lunar surface as part of its ambitions to return astronauts to the moon. [Here's the latest](. [💔 Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.]( The care team for Wendy Williams shared yesterday that the talk show host has been diagnosed with [primary progressive aphasia]( and [frontotemporal dementia](, the same conditions Bruce Willis was diagnosed with in 2022. Primary progressive aphasia is a type of FTD that usually results in no longer being able to speak, read, write or understand what people are saying. The announcement comes after years of various health issues for Williams, 59, including Graves' disease, lymphedema and a fractured shoulder. The announcement also came ahead of the release of a [Lifetime documentary about Williams]( tells the story of her recent struggles. [Continue reading](. [🎂 A mom sparked debate with her strict rule about her child's birthday: No parties.]( Marissa Light, 28, a mom from Pennsylvania, has drawn a polarizing response after sharing that she [will not have birthday parties every year for her child](. Light, the mother of an 11-month-old daughter, said in a [TikTok video]( that her daughter is "getting a first birthday party, she is getting a Sweet Sixteen and she is getting a graduation party" — and that's it. Light plans on celebrating most of her daughter's birthdays with extended family. "As someone who has been to a lot of them and kind of felt obligated to be at them, I'm just not going to be doing it — it's a lot of stress on my part," she said. Do you agree with her approach? [Take our poll here](. [👟 Shop the latest viral trends starting at $8, from Adidas sneakers to Milk Makeup.]( With spring nudging closer, Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post shared [7 trending picks]( for your wardrobe (blouses, midi skirts, sneakers), accessories (shoulder bags) and more, starting at just $8. Pick up a trendy lip plumping pen and make on-the-go touchups a breeze with this cooling water jelly tint. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Do you often hold tension in your neck and shoulders? [Raises hand]. The key to relief may involve somatic exercises, which are gentle workouts that emphasize [mind-body connection]( to ease stress, anxiety and pain. The key is moving slowly and consciously to achieve both physical and mental benefits. Check out [5 somatic exercises]( experts recommend, including mindful walking and self-hugging.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you The delectable sauce is what makes this [tarragon roast chicken]( one of TODAY Food's most popular recipes. British chef Julius Roberts combines cream, tarragon and mustard in a bowl then pours it over the chicken (along with a splash of white wine) as it roasts. Toss a zingy side salad together and you have the perfect weeknight meal. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have ... a ["Facts of Life" reunion!]( Actors Lisa Whelchel (Blair), Nancy McKeon (Jo) and Mindy Cohn (Natalie) surprised Drew Barrymore on her show to celebrate her 49th birthday yesterday. Barrymore, an '80s icon herself, spoke for all of us when she gushed about the reunion. "Oh, my God, do you know what a gift this is for everyone? I mean, you are our life!" she said. [See the sweet scene here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](