# health & wellness (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 22 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health & wellness. Page: Feed: --- ## [Storms can’t dampen the spirit of Akron Pride. Here’s what we saw.](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/22/storms-cant-dampen-the-spirit-of-akron-pride-heres-what-we-saw/) _2026-08-22 · Joe Adams (he/him) · The Buckeye Flame_ Akron Pride Festival and Equity March celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The post Storms can’t dampen the spirit of Akron Pride. Here’s what we saw. appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Everyone My Age Is Terrified of Being Replaced](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/everyone-my-age-is-terrified-of-being) _2026-08-22 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ Waiting on a ballot measure that could decide my job, and what I’ve learned in the meantime. ## [Higher grades and belonging: New report shows trans students thrive with teacher support](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/22/new-report-shows-trans-students-thrive-with-teacher-support/) _2026-08-22 · The 19th · The Buckeye Flame_ Actions as simple as asking for and affirming a student’s name and pronouns can make trans students feel substantially safer and more likely to succeed in the classroom. The post Higher grades and belonging: New report shows trans students thrive with teacher support appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Governor seeks expedited federal disaster aid for 54 Indiana counties](https://nwindianabusiness.com/community/government/governor-seeks-expedited-federal-disaster-aid-for-54-indiana-counties/78966/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Smith · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ Gov. Braun says Indiana’s disaster fund has been boosted by money from state government’s surplus. The post Governor seeks expedited federal disaster aid for 54 Indiana counties appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [Franciscan Alliance partners with Millennium Physician Group](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/health-wellness/health-care/franciscan-alliance-partners-with-millennium-physician-group/78960/) _2026-08-21 · Heather Pfundstein · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ Franciscan Alliance physicians will gain access to Millennium Physician Group's model of career and technology that will help coordinate care and reduce administrative costs. The post Franciscan Alliance partners with Millennium Physician Group appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [PrEP and Partying: What You Need to Know About Drinking and Drug Use on PrEP](https://www.lovebscott.com/prep-drinking-alcohol-mistr) _2026-08-21 · STAFF · LBS_ Are you taking PrEP for HIV prevention and wondering if a night at the club is going to affect your medication? Or are you someone interested in getting on PrEP but nervous about how it might interact with other drugs? We got your back, with all the answers that will keep the party going and \[...\] Read More... from PrEP and Partying: What You Need to Know About Drinking and Drug Use on PrEP The… ## [The Command Center You're Not Using Enough](https://www.gardener-of-life.com/the-command-center-youre-not-using-enough/) _2026-08-21 · William Roth · Gardener of Life_ Aug 21/26 I've been running Alfred on the Mac Studio for about eight months now, and I still catch myself reaching for the mouse out of old habit before I remember I don't have to. Here's what it is, if you haven' ## [What Fifteen Years of Silence is Actually telling Me](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/what-fifteen-years-of-silence-is) _2026-08-21 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ Three five-year milestones and no acknowledgement ## [He’s Right About the Habits; He’s Overselling the Insulin Angle](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/hes-right-about-the-habits-hes-overselling) _2026-08-21 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ What a popular fitness video gets right, and the one claim that doesn’t hold up. ## [I Don’t Care How You Lost the Weight](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/i-dont-care-how-you-lost-the-weight) _2026-08-21 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ The judgment around these drugs says more about the judge than the medication. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/klZ1X7WV8K7p) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Opinion: Problems on the left](https://www.jewishchronicle.org/2026/08/21/opinion-problems-on-the-left/) _2026-08-21 · Special to the Chronicle · Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle_ To the editor: The primary and most significant antisemitism occurring in the United States today comes from the Democrat Party. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest explicitly socialist antisemitic organization in the United States. It endorses candidates who run as Democrats. Prominent examples include members or allies like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Bernie… ## [Big Queer Ohio comic gold: Drag legend Nina West and comedian Jules Wagner share the Midwestern love](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/21/big-queer-comedy/) _2026-08-21 · Josie Carpenter-Lewis · The Buckeye Flame_ The pair hit the stage at the Big Queer Comedy Show in Columbus on August 27, with West headlining. The post Big Queer Ohio comic gold: Drag legend Nina West and comedian Jules Wagner share the Midwestern love appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Red Wine Salt: A Bold and Flavorful Seasoning](https://www.chelseagreen.com/blog/red-wine-salt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-wine-salt) _2026-08-21 · Gretchen Kruesi · Chelsea Green Publishing_ Add a rich and robust twist to your meals with help from red wine salt! This seasoning is a perfect addition to dishes like short rib, potatoes, and more. ## [Eleni: Inside the $23.4 Million Superyacht Built for Life in the Mediterranean](https://robbreport.com.au/motors/eleni-inside-the-23-4-million-superyacht-built-for-life-in-the-mediterranean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eleni-inside-the-23-4-million-superyacht-built-for-life-in-the-mediterranean) _2026-08-21 · Horacio · Robb Report Australia and New Zealand_ A proven charter performer with the volume of a much larger vessel, the Italian-built yacht is now on the market through Australian brokerage The Superyacht People. The post Eleni: Inside the $23.4 Million Superyacht Built for Life in the Mediterranean appeared first on Robb Report Australia and New Zealand . ## [Queer Thing to Do in Houston, Aug 20-23](https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2026/08/queer-thing-to-do-aug-20-23/) _2026-08-21 · OutSmart Staff · OutSmart Magazine_ From the Miss Gay Texas USofA Pageant to a Roaring Twenties Red Dinner and an under-the-sea benefit for LGBTQ+ youth, here's what's happening across queer Houston this weekend. ## [WE’RE HIRING! – The Buckeye Flame is seeking a Development Director](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/20/the-buckeye-flame-is-seeking-a-development-director-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Ken Schneck · The Buckeye Flame_ This position is pivotal to the growth and sustainability of our vital, scrappy queer newsroom and plays a key role in shaping our future. The post WE’RE HIRING! – The Buckeye Flame is seeking a Development Director appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Genesis of Schererville opens new showroom](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/retail/genesis-of-schererville-opens-new-showroom/78954/) _2026-08-20 · Heather Pfundstein · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ Genesis of Schererville opened its new almost 25,000-square-foot showroom at 5800 W. Lincoln Highway in Schererville. It replaces the showroom in Merrillville. The post Genesis of Schererville opens new showroom appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [UW–Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River](https://impact.wisc.edu/uw-madison-and-green-bay-area-partners-build-flood-resilience-along-the-east-river) _2026-08-20 · kelevan · UW–Madison News_ With coordinating support from UW’s Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed. ## [Opinion: Governor candidate Hong is not a friend](https://www.jewishchronicle.org/2026/08/20/opinion-governor-candidate-hong-is-not-a-friend/) _2026-08-20 · Special to the Chronicle · Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle_ To the editor: I reluctantly write to inform the Jewish community what has happened to the Democratic Party. I am originally from England and to this day still do not understand the American Jewish mindset. The newly named “Social Democrats” are gaining ground, together with their antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric. The use of “Democratic” is to soften the \[…\] The post Opinion: Governor… ## [Chasing a Higher Ketone Number Is a Waste of Your Time](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/chasing-a-higher-ketone-number-is) _2026-08-20 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ What a low ketone reading actually means, and when it’s worth fixing ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EVFeFjcjBRFG) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group co-authors Trump administration ‘report’ alleging gender-affirming healthcare fraud](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/20/hate-group-co-authors-trump-administration-report/) _2026-08-20 · H.L. Comeriato · The Buckeye Flame_ Human Rights Campaign called the report a 'sham' and a 'blatant attack' on transgender youth across the country The post Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group co-authors Trump administration ‘report’ alleging gender-affirming healthcare fraud appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Joy, grief and healing as told by a pelvic health specialist](https://www.jewishchronicle.org/2026/08/19/joy-grief-and-healing-as-told-by-a-pelvic-health-specialist/) _2026-08-19 · Special to the Chronicle · Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle_ Debbie Callif, a Milwaukee-based occupational therapist, reminds us to seek out physical, mental and spiritual support If you’re a woman facing challenges during or after pregnancy, there may be an option you’ve never heard of, a local option with Jewish inspiration. That “option” is named Debbie Callif. She is a pelvic health therapist, a specialist within the realm of occupational therapy. “When… ## [Edgewater Health leader releases 5th book](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/health-wellness/edgewater-health-leader-releases-5th-book/78949/) _2026-08-19 · Heather Pfundstein · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ Author, speaker and leadership mentor Dr. Danita Johnson Woods released her newest book, "It’s in the Details: Small Things That Change Everything," in July. The post Edgewater Health leader releases 5th book appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [Hobart mom loses 170 pounds with help from Powers Health](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/health-wellness/health-care/hobart-mom-loses-170-pounds-with-help-from-powers-health/78944/) _2026-08-19 · Kerry Erickson · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ Maribel Flores Lira of Hobart lost 170 pounds with the help of Bariatric Surgeon Yazen Assaf, of Powers Health Bariatric Services. The post Hobart mom loses 170 pounds with help from Powers Health appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [The Montrose Center’s Kindred Spirits Dance at the Ballroom at Bayou Place](https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2026/08/the-montrose-centers-kindred-spirits-dance-at-the-ballroom-at-bayou-place/) _2026-08-19 · Dalton DeHart · OutSmart Magazine_ The Montrose Center’s Kindred Spirits Dance brought generations together for an evening celebrating community, music, and LGBTQ+ history. ## [Couture Cookies Await at Macaron Maestro](https://www.jupitermag.com/couture-cookies-await-at-macaron-maestro/) _2026-08-19 · Abigail Duffy · Jupiter Magazine_ Every macaron at Macaron Maestro in Palm Beach Gardens looks like edible art The post Couture Cookies Await at Macaron Maestro appeared first on Jupiter Magazine . ## [Billy Nash Talks His New ‘Passport Properties’ Series](https://www.jupitermag.com/billy-nash-talks-his-new-passport-properties-series/) _2026-08-19 · Abigail Duffy · Jupiter Magazine_ Jupiter-based real estate agent Billy Nash sells wanderlust on his new TV show Passport Properties The post Billy Nash Talks His New ‘Passport Properties’ Series appeared first on Jupiter Magazine . ## [Guide to Enjoying the Bahamas by Boat](https://www.jupitermag.com/guide-to-enjoying-the-bahamas-by-boat/) _2026-08-19 · Abigail Duffy · Jupiter Magazine_ From customs to cruising permits, a little prep goes a long way before a Bahamas run by boat The post Guide to Enjoying the Bahamas by Boat appeared first on Jupiter Magazine . ## [Protein Is the Only Rule You Can’t Skip](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/protein-is-the-only-rule-you-cant) _2026-08-19 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ The single non-negotiable rule in any diet, and why everything else is up for grabs ## [Ohio BMV abruptly creates new obstacle to change a sex marker on driver’s licenses, IDs](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/19/ohio-bmv-creates-new-obstacle-to-change-sex-marker-on-licenses/) _2026-08-19 · Ken Schneck · The Buckeye Flame_ The new requirement was instituted to conform to Ohio and Trump-era policy 'recognizing two sexes' The post Ohio BMV abruptly creates new obstacle to change a sex marker on driver’s licenses, IDs appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bgKf74bFOYmn) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Incarceration rates are declining. A new study explores some of the reasons why.](https://news.wisc.edu/incarceration-rates-are-declining-a-new-study-explores-some-of-the-reasons-why/) _2026-08-19 · lambersonphi · UW–Madison News_ A new analysis of data highlights the extent of declines and shows the reasons prison populations are shrinking differ from the reasons incarceration grew. ## [Tai Chi as Moving Meditation](https://www.gardener-of-life.com/tai-chi-as-moving-meditation/) _2026-08-19 · William Roth · Gardener of Life_ I danced for years. Then my knees and hips started arguing with me about it, arthritis being the kind of negotiator that doesn't really negotiate, and I had to let it go. That's a loss I didn't expect to feel as much as I ## [Getting to the Root: Growing & Harvesting Carrots](https://www.chelseagreen.com/blog/growing-harvesting-carrots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growing-harvesting-carrots) _2026-08-19 · Gretchen Kruesi · Chelsea Green Publishing_ Curious about carrots? Before you get started on cultivating, check out these insights on growing & harvesting carrots from gardening expert Will Bonsall. ## [This News is So Gay (8/19/26): Questioning Whether Video Content is Now a “Must” in Queer Journalism](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/19/this-news-is-so-gay-questioning-if-video-content-is-now-a-must/) _2026-08-19 · Ken Schneck · The Buckeye Flame_ Featuring: Jake Wittich (The Windy City Times) and Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News) The post This News is So Gay (8/19/26): Questioning Whether Video Content is Now a “Must” in Queer Journalism appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Patek Philippe Will Open Its Largest Watch Exhibition Ever in Milan This October](https://robbreport.com.au/watches/patek-philippe-will-open-its-largest-watch-exhibition-ever-in-milan-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patek-philippe-will-open-its-largest-watch-exhibition-ever-in-milan-this-fall) _2026-08-19 · Horacio · Robb Report Australia and New Zealand_ More than 500 timepieces and objects will go on display at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition this October, including some of the most important creations in the Swiss watchmaker’s history. The post Patek Philippe Will Open Its Largest Watch Exhibition Ever in Milan This October appeared first on Robb Report Australia and New Zealand . ## [Governor honors El Popular Inc. for 100 years in business](https://nwindianabusiness.com/community/entrepreneurship/governor-honors-el-popular-inc-for-100-years-in-business/78933/) _2026-08-18 · Heather Pfundstein · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ El Popular was among 34 businesses to be honored at the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards on Aug. 17 in Indianapolis. The post Governor honors El Popular Inc. for 100 years in business appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [Pride Houston 365 48th Annual Pride Parade 2026 – Pt. II](https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2026/08/pride-houston-365-48th-annual-pride-parade-2026-pt-ii-2/) _2026-08-18 · Dalton DeHart · OutSmart Magazine_ Pride Houston 365 returned to downtown Houston on August 15 for its rescheduled 48th Annual Pride Parade, bringing nearly 90 contingents together for a nighttime celebration of LGBTQ visibility, community, and Pride. ## [Pride Houston 365 48th Annual Pride Parade 2026 – Pt. I](https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2026/08/pride-houston-365-48th-annual-pride-parade-2026-pt-i/) _2026-08-18 · Dalton DeHart · OutSmart Magazine_ Pride Houston 365 returned to downtown Houston on August 15 for its rescheduled 48th Annual Pride Parade, bringing nearly 90 contingents together for a nighttime celebration of LGBTQ visibility, community, and Pride. ## [Governor announces emergency aid, grants after storms](https://nwindianabusiness.com/community/government/governor-announces-emergency-aid-grants-after-storms/78927/) _2026-08-18 · Leslie Bonilla Muniz · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ State to request major disaster declaration for additional federal funding after storms Aug. 11 through 16. The post Governor announces emergency aid, grants after storms appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [You Needed a Body, Not a Citation](https://www.gardener-of-life.com/you-needed-a-body-not-a-citation/) _2026-08-18 · William Roth · Gardener of Life_ Aug. 18/26 There's a decision every one of us makes constantly without noticing we're making it: do I trust the instrument, or do I trust what I'm carrying around in my body. Most days it doesn't matter which way you lean. ## [Queer Craft Society helps LGBTQ+ Columbus through loneliness epidemic via crafting kinship](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/18/queer-craft-society/) _2026-08-18 · Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery · The Buckeye Flame_ While crafting is far from a new hobby and is often passed down through generations in marginalized communities, a current wave of craft meetups is on the rise. The post Queer Craft Society helps LGBTQ+ Columbus through loneliness epidemic via crafting kinship appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [Michael Friedman receives career award](https://www.jewishchronicle.org/2026/08/18/michael-friedman-receives-career-award/) _2026-08-18 · Chronicle News Desk · Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle_ MILWAUKEE — Michael E. Friedman, a longtime tax professional and former senior tax partner at Ernst & Young, received the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 2026 Distinguished Career Award, the organization announced. The award was presented at the WICPA’s annual banquet on May 8, 2026, and recognizes Friedman’s contributions to the accounting profession \[…\] The post Michael… ## [Zen and the Art of Testosterone Maintenance](https://proudboomerwellness.substack.com/p/zen-and-the-art-of-testosterone-maintenance) _2026-08-18 · John Harris | ProudBoomerPress · Proud Boomer Health & Wellness_ My testosterone was 98. Here’s what that actually meant, and what didn’t ## [I Spent a Week at Italy’s Most Exclusive Medical Spa—and It Changed How I Live](https://robbreport.com.au/lifestyle/i-spent-a-week-at-italys-most-exclusive-medical-spa-and-it-changed-how-i-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-spent-a-week-at-italys-most-exclusive-medical-spa-and-it-changed-how-i-live) _2026-08-18 · Mathilde Pont · Robb Report Australia and New Zealand_ The tests, treatments, and food at Palazzo Fiuggi that gave me a needed reset. The post I Spent a Week at Italy’s Most Exclusive Medical Spa—and It Changed How I Live appeared first on Robb Report Australia and New Zealand . ## [Louis Vuitton and Singer Join Forces to Reimagine a Pair of Porsche 911s](https://robbreport.com.au/motors/louis-vuitton-and-singer-join-forces-to-reimagine-a-pair-of-porsche-911s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louis-vuitton-and-singer-join-forces-to-reimagine-a-pair-of-porsche-911s) _2026-08-17 · Mathilde Pont · Robb Report Australia and New Zealand_ The collaborative cars include removable Tambour timepieces, luggage, and a capsule collection. The post Louis Vuitton and Singer Join Forces to Reimagine a Pair of Porsche 911s appeared first on Robb Report Australia and New Zealand . ## [Summer sweet spots](https://news.wisc.edu/summer-sweet-spots/) _2026-08-17 · price2 · UW–Madison News_ Across campus and around Madison, summer brings people together in the places that define the season, from beloved UW traditions and Camp Randall concerts to neighborhoods where community takes root. [Listen](https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/1215578393/rendition/1080p/file.mp4%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=externalu0026log_user=0u0026signature=c61788f746b42676b322359059a5426344c52208014ca945f6c4f198a3b0c881) ## [Toledo Pride draws thousands despite cloudy skies](https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/17/toledo-pride-draws-thousands/) _2026-08-17 · H.L. Comeriato · The Buckeye Flame_ Thousands flooded downtown Toledo to celebrate Toledo Pride, despite rain and overcast skies. The post Toledo Pride draws thousands despite cloudy skies appeared first on The Buckeye Flame . ## [HIV Prevention Has Changed. Has the Conversation?](https://www.lovebscott.com/hiv-prevention-convo-mistr) _2026-08-17 · STAFF · LBS_ HIV prevention looks very different than it did a generation ago. Today, people have more tools than ever to protect themselves, from condoms and routine testing to PrEP, a medication that can significantly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. While science has moved forward, the way we talk about HIV has not always kept pace. \[...\] Read More... from HIV Prevention Has Changed. Has the Conversation?… ## [NIPSCO cancels customer care events for storm response](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/utilities/nipsco-reaches-out-to-customers-with-community-care-events/78824/) _2026-08-17 · Heather Pfundstein · Northwest Indiana Business Magazine_ NIPSCO and other community organizations offer meals, resources to residents without power after storms Aug. 11-16. The post NIPSCO cancels customer care events for storm response appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine . ## [The Texas Librarian Who Refused to Stay Quiet About Book Bans](https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2026/08/amanda-hunt-new-braunfels-librarian-sb13-book-bans/) _2026-08-17 · Uncloseted Media · OutSmart Magazine_ Former New Braunfels ISD lead librarian Amanda Hunt says AI screening under SB13 stripped hundreds of LGBTQ and inclusive titles from shelves, and speaking out cost her a job she loved.