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What Happens to Men’s Hormones as They Get Older?

Posted on August 29, 2026September 22, 2026 by Contributor

Getting older can bring changes you notice straight away: workouts may take longer to recover from, sleep might feel less predictable, and maintaining muscle can require more effort than it did ten years ago.

Hormones are sometimes blamed for all of this. The reality is more interesting and more complicated.

Men do experience hormonal changes with age, but there is no sudden hormonal cliff equivalent to menopause. Testosterone, growth hormone, and melatonin tend to decline gradually, while other hormones change relatively little. Lifestyle, body composition, medication, and underlying health conditions can influence the picture too (Mayo Clinic, 2025; Young, 2025).

Understanding those changes can make it easier to separate ordinary ageing from symptoms worth discussing with a healthcare professional.

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The Best Shampoo and Conditioner for vibrant colored hair

Posted on August 28, 2026August 26, 2026 by Jupiter

I have been dying my hair for well over a year now, with vibrant, often light colors that do need a lot of work! I refresh my own hair in between going to my local salon, but I am often looking to make sure my hair’s vibrant color sticks for as long as it can. There are a few things you can do to help with vibrant color lasting. Often, when getting your hair dyed a vibrant color, you’ll want to make sure you are washing your hair only 1 to 2 times a week (I wear a shower cap if it’s not a day to get my hair wet) and make sure you are using cold or cool water. You need to ensure you are not using heat tools when possible, and if you are, you should use a strong heat protectant. One other thing, which is extremely important, is your shampoo and conditioner. There are a lot of brands out there that make shampoo and conditioners specifically for colored hair, as they need to be sulfate-free. I’ve tinkered around with a few different brands and want to share my thought:

Olaplex Shampoo and Conditioner

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Exploring the Neon Sign Museum in Edmonton Canada

Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Jupiter

While in Canada, my time zone was all out of whack. The weather was fantastic in the evenings, so I wanted to do something that involved walking around and seeing something interesting, so I went to the Neon Sign Museum! This is a free, outdoor exhibition space between two buildings, full of neon signs and history around these signs.

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Snackaroo has cute cards and a complex game

Posted on August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Jupiter

[Ad – Gifted Products] Every other Monday we have a board game afternoon at our local Geek Retreat, and this time, we played Snackaroo – which has really fantastic characters! I absolutely love claymation and clay art, I collect clay Pokemon Cards, so when I saw the box of Snackaroo, I really wanted to play the game itself. Robin and Amelia both agreed these were fantastic cards as well, so we were excited to play.

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Breakfast at OEB Breakfast Co

Posted on August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by Jupiter

When in Canada, I needed a place to eat breakfast each day before the event I was attending. This was a work trip, and due to time zones, I woke up quite early and quite hungry! Thankfully, I ended up eating breakfast at OEB Breakfast Co for both of the breakfasts I had in Canada, after going the first time with my co-worker. OEB is a breakfast, brunch and lunch place that tries to elevate the dishes they cook, so they are upscale versions of things you might see at other breakfast eateries. And, they did deliver! I must say that OEB Breakfast Co did have a lot of fantastic sounding drinks, but I am a huge lemonade lover, and ended up getting lemonade every time.

The Soul in a Bowl

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