Unicity's Healthy Living Hub

As far as pastimes go, reading books has stood the test of time. Even with TV shows, sports, and video games taking up a large chunk of...

Skin is the body’s barrier that physically protects us from the world—and it’s exposed to a lot. Pollution, stress, poor nutrition and...

Metabolic health has been on a decline for decades. A recent study, which followed 55,000 Americans between 1999 and 2018, reveals that...

Most people have heard the phrase, “Take care of your body and it will take care of you.” But in today’s busy world, we don’t always have...

When we hear that weight gain is on the rise or are reminded to eat better, it’s tempting to lay the blame on fat. We resolve to cut out...

Proteins are large, complex sets of molecules (amino acids) that serve as the body’s building blocks. Eating protein-rich foods helps...

For most of human history, a significant chunk of time was dedicated to growing, gathering, and preparing food. “Meal prep” to...

Native to the biodiverse subtropical regions of South America, yerba mate has been consumed in community rituals for hundreds of years to...

Summer is long—until the first day of school is just a few weeks away, and then it suddenly feels way too short. Starting a new school...

Eating well is about more than just looking and feeling our best physically. More and more research shows that good nutrition affects our...

For this month’s Ask the Science Team post, we sat down with Dr. Lucas Grant, principal scientist at Unicity, to discuss all things...

Plants are everywhere—in our homes and offices, in our yards, scattered throughout the wild, and grown in farms. This natural variety...

It’s mid-afternoon. You didn’t get a lot of sleep the night before and you’re struggling to get through the tasks that must be done...

Our eyes are our window to the world. They show us our surroundings and fill our lives with light and color. What we see helps shape our...

If there’s one thing people should focus on getting more of in their diet, it’s fiber. Only about 5% of Americans are getting the...

Many have tried intermittent fasting as a way to manage their weight or support healthy insulin and cholesterol levels. But most don’t...

We fantasize about it during the winter. We make plans for it all year. It promises a slower, more laid-back change of pace. Summer is...

We all know that beauty isn’t only skin deep—it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. Still, there’s something to be said for looking...

With the school year coming to an end and travel restrictions loosening up, many of us are making travel plans for the summer....

The microbiome has gotten a lot of attention in the science community over the last several years. But rather than being just another...