The Weekly Health Quiz: Fat, the Vatican and Mac and Cheese
Test your knowledge of this week's health news. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Love Letter to My Future Surrogate
You won't have to change diapers, calm fussiness or warm bottles: For nine months I'd like to borrow your womb. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Lexi Thompson and Her Mother Focus on Each Other, and Survival
After undergoing surgery and radiation treatments for uterine cancer, Judy Thompson was cheering on her daughter at the United States Women's Open. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Intragastric balloon
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Eating disorder treatment: Know your options
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Four-Legged Causes
Benefits were held last week for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Broadway Barks and Guild Hall. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Immersion Therapy at the Pool, for Vets and Civilians
At John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a group of veterans and students are in swim class for athletic and emotional reasons. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How Nadia Boujarwah, Fashion Entrepreneur, Spends Her Sundays
Ms. Boujarwah, who runs a plus-size clothing company, visits thrift stores and cycling studios, goes on business walks and cooks for friends. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Living Another Day, Thanks to Grandparents Who Couldn’t Sleep
Age-related changes in sleep patterns may have helped early humans survive by ensuring at least one person was always alert to nighttime threats. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
You Can’t Fight City Hall, Nor Fight About a Wedding There
Also: suspecting a friend's teenage son is gay; worrying about a chance meeting; and making conversation with an elderly neighbor. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How the Broadway Star Marin Mazzie Confronts Cancer
She works to raise consciousness about ovarian cancer, hoping to make its signature color, teal, as recognizable as breast cancer's pink. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog