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Veedma's editorial team: Evidence-based men's health

The Veedma editorial team writes evidence-based men's health content with AI-assisted research tools. Every article is medically reviewed by Vladimir Kotlov, MD, urologist, CEO and founder of Veedma, before publication. Read our editorial policy.

Mid life crisis in men: What it really means in your 40s and 50s

Mid life crisis in men: What it really means in your 40s and 50s

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Dec 31, 2025 · 10 min read

A mid life crisis in men is not a formal medical diagnosis, but a real midlife slump can overlap with depression, sleep loss, alcohol overuse, erectile dysfunction, or hypogonadism, and men with persistent symptoms plus total testosterone below 350 ng/dL or free testosterone below 100 pg/mL need a proper workup in which LH and FSH ...

What creatine does Joe Rogan use? Likely Onnit monohydrate

What creatine does Joe Rogan use? Likely Onnit monohydrate

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Dec 30, 2025 · 13 min read

The most consistently reported answer is Onnit Creatine Monohydrate powder, typically used at about 5 g per day, not a gummy product. Reported Joe Rogan supplements also include vitamin D, greens, probiotics, nootropics, and protein snacks, but the evidence is much stronger for creatine and targeted deficiency correction than for copying a celebrity stack bottle ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

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Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read

Yes, you can build muscle in a calorie deficit, especially if your training is progressive, your protein intake is high, and your calorie cut is modest. The hard part is doing it without sacrificing strength, sleep, and recovery, which is where most men go wrong. “Most guys do not fail body recomposition because they lack ...

Seasonal affective disorder hormones: How to tell SAD from low testosterone in men

Seasonal affective disorder hormones: How to tell SAD from low testosterone in men

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Dec 29, 2025 · 13 min read

SAD usually follows a repeatable fall-to-winter pattern and improves in spring, while low testosterone is more likely when symptoms are persistent, come with libido or erection changes, and are confirmed on repeat morning blood tests. If your symptoms do not cleanly follow the calendar, or they come with sexual or sleep changes, it is time ...

Patrick sleep protocol: How Rhonda Patrick’s heat routine may deepen sleep for men

Patrick sleep protocol: How Rhonda Patrick’s heat routine may deepen sleep for men

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Dec 28, 2025 · 11 min read

Timed passive heat exposure 1 to 2 hours before bed can help some men fall asleep faster and may improve slow wave sleep when it is followed by a proper cooldown.[1] The “patrick sleep” approach is simple enough to try at home, but it works best when you match the temperature, timing, and recovery to ...