What is a 'functioning alcoholic'?

Donna Kelce's Mother's Day picks. How to train yourself to drink more water.   THIS IS TODAY April 29, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY Severe weather tore through the Midwest over the weekend, leading to at least five deaths in Oklahoma after more than 100 tornadoes ripped through six states. Plus, a Taylor Swift lyric spotlights a dangerous health condition, and Donna Kelce's Mother's Day picks on Amazon.   The Latest   //link.today.com/click/35193445.333686/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy93ZWF0aGVyL292ZXJuaWdodC10b3JuYWRvZXMtc3Rvcm1zLWxlYXZlLWhlYXZ5LWRlc3RydWN0aW9uLW5lYnJhc2thLWlvd2EtcmNuYTE0OTY1OD9jaWQ9ZW1sX3RoaXNpc3RvZGF5XzIwMjQwNDI5/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Cbf1b8002[At least five people died after tornadoes ripped through the Midwest over the weekend]([.]( At least [five people died after severe storms]( caused structural damage, blackouts and injuries in Oklahoma on Saturday and Sunday. More than 170 storms were reported on Saturday, and Oklahoma’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed three deaths, one of whom was 4 months old. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Sunday another person had died in Sulphur. More than 100 tornadoes tore through six states on Friday, and 27 million people were at risk of storms on Sunday. [Read the latest here](. [Did that really happen? What to know about the Netflix hit 'Baby Reindeer.']( The new [reality-meets-fiction story in "Baby Reindeer"]( has become the most-watched show on Netflix and turbocharged armchair detectives. Fans have been scouring the internet in search of the real-life people behind the characters, to the point that the show's creator has [asked them to stop](. Scottish actor Richard Gadd (above), who survived abuse and endured a stalker in real life, plays comedian Donny Dunn. His stalker on the show is a [woman named Martha]( (Jessica Gunning), whom Gadd says is based on a [real person](. From its [bittersweet ending]( to Martha's [psychological diagnosis](, here's [what to know](. [🍷 Taylor Swift sings about being a 'functioning alcoholic.' What does that mean?]( On her new album, Taylor Swift's lyric "I was a [functioning alcoholic](" in the song "Fortnight" has put a spotlight on the term. Informally, it means a person who drinks heavily but "they can hold a job, they can have friends," Dr. Lewis Nelson of the American Society of Addiction Medicine told us. But the term is also [a misnomer]( because it assumes someone living with alcohol use disorder is functioning fine. If you're wary of the condition, [these are symptoms to watch for](. [Shop Donna Kelce's top Mother's Day picks.]( Mother's Day is just under two weeks away, and Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, shared her [ultimate Mother's Day gift guide](. Kelce's picks, all shoppable on Amazon, range from a personalized robe to an adorable charcuterie board, a decorative wind chime and a hair dryer. [Check out all of her ideas here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. It's a persistent refrain from health experts: Most people don't drink enough water every day. But how can you boost your intake to the recommended 70 to 100 ounces without having to lug a water bottle around all day? Dietitian Samantha Cassetty has [14 easy ways to drink more water](, from setting reminders to swapping it in for soda and other drinks. [See her tips here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Monday means another round of figuring out what to feed the family this week, and we are here to help. We have [125 easy, family-friendly dinner recipes](, including this [gnocchi with sausage, peppers and onions]( from recipe developer Sheela Prakash. It all comes together in one pan or heavy-bottomed pot. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. The same guy who's [slicing meats at a local Walmart deli counter]( in North Carolina is hoping to get his chance to chop up the competition at the Paris Olympics this summer. Dylan Beard is a [hurdler trying to make Team USA]( at the Olympic trials in June, but since he's unsponsored, he's working to support himself while training. “Dylan’s work ethic is next level,'' his manager at Walmart told TODAY. "He goes above and beyond, just like he does on the track." [Read more about his journey here](. Correction: An item in Friday's newsletter incorrectly referred to Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri, a woman, as "he."   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](