Richie Owens, a first cousin of Dolly Parton and family historian, shared in a TODAY exclusive this morning why the country music icon kept her health struggles private from even family members. Plus, Dylan Dreyer says this change for her three boys has made a big difference as they head back to school, and a sleep doctor details a red flag about taking naps that could indicate a heart issue.
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Dolly Parton’s first cousin, Richie Owens, shared in a TODAY exclusive this morning that the late country music icon kept her health struggles private from even some family members. “She always kept things private because she always wanted to keep everybody being positive around her and put that out there in the world," he said. "Just, ‘Don’t worry about me, I’m going to be fine.’"
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For the first time, all three of Dylan Dreye's sons — Calvin, 9, Ollie, 6, and Rusty, 4 — started school on the same day in the same school district. For a family that has spent years navigating different schedules, drop-offs and preschool half-days, that change is no small thing. “I’m excited about a little consistency,” Dylan tells TODAY.com.
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In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep medicine specialist reveals which type of naps could be a “warning sign” and the first clue of undetected heart disease.
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Discover personalized meal plans created by nutritionist Joy Bauer, fitness programs for every experience level and live coaching sessions with trusted experts — all designed to help you build lasting healthy habits, one step at a time.
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So much newness just dropped at Target! Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post is stopping by Studio 1A to share her favorite picks for the season, spanning fashion, home and beyond.
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Greek food blogger Maria Koutsogiannis has a simple recipe for youvetsi, a Greek beef stew with orzo pasta, that only requires you to sauté the aromatics, add a liquid and then cook the pasta until everything takes on the flavor of everything else.
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