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You’re getting ready for bed, settling in for the night, all the while being mildly distracted by a recurring thought: I really want a cookie (even though you’ve already brushed your teeth). This urge only grows as the night goes on, until you find yourself raiding your kitchen for a sweet treat or ordering cookies online, to be conveniently delivered after everyone else is asleep so you can eat them in peace. Food cravings can hit at any time, but tend to happen more often

Understanding the body’s natural processes can be a game-changer when it comes to weight management. For many people, GLP-1 medications...

With the temperatures rising and the sun shining brighter, you’re probably spending more time outside soaking up those rays. As you...

If you’ve ever tried fasting, you’re probably familiar with its biggest foe: hunger. Even with the many benefits of intermittent fasting , overcoming the hunger barrier can be enough to stop you from sticking with it long enough to see any results. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you can learn to manage or ignore hunger, intermittent fasting gets a lot easier—and the benefits will be well within your grasp. What is 16:8 intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting , or t

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained significant attention in the health and wellness community for its potential to improve various aspects of human health. While recent discussions have raised concerns about IF and heart health, it’s important to approach this topic with a balanced perspective, recognizing the need for ongoing research while also acknowledging the substantial evidence supporting the benefits of IF. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of t

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about injectable weight-loss drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These drugs were originally used to help...

Listen to article For many of us, caffeine is as much a part of our lives as work, mealtimes, and sleep. As the world’s favorite...

In the heart of South America lies a rich cultural tradition with a revered drink at its center: yerba mate. Cherished among communities...

Think about the last time you ate a plate of pasta, a large helping of mashed potatoes, or your favorite cake. You may have felt...

In the realm of health and wellness, few substances have garnered as much attention as omega-3 fatty acids. These essential nutrients,...

Intermittent fasting is popular in part because of its flexibility (not to mention the many benefits ). In addition to allowing individuals to choose the fasting window that works best with their lifestyle, it doesn’t restrict what they eat either, making it a popular strategy for weight management and supporting overall health. However, the foods you eat immediately after ending a fast can affect you differently than if you eat them later in the day. Why what you eat after

Insulin resistance is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. With sedentary lifestyles and diets high in ultra-processed...

There’s something about winter (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least) that makes it harder to maintain healthy habits. Even after the...

Whether it’s the start of a new calendar year or a new school year, whether you have an important milestone coming up or no changes on...

by Dr. Erin Glynn, Unicity Scientific Advisory Board member We all know eating a diet high in added sugars is bad for health. That’s why...

One of society’s great health threats today is the decline in metabolic health , which is measured by five key factors: blood pressure, blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol , and waist circumference. Most American adults—93%— don’t meet the requirements to be considered metabolically healthy , due largely to poor diet and sedentary habits. Our modern lifestyle affects not just our physical health; it affects our quality of life, too. That being said, making better ch

Our eating habits are often tied to our emotions, which influences what we eat—usually to our detriment. Furthermore, sitting down for a...

There is a lot of buzz surrounding injectable weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. These drugs have been proven to be effective in...

The typical modern diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, isn’t a great diet for metabolic health. In fact, the modern diet is one...

Holidays can be a tough time to have food restrictions, especially if the holiday is heavy on the food traditions like Thanksgiving is....