Our process
Editorial standards
UnityLife is an independent Canadian wellness publisher. We earn your trust by being transparent about where our information comes from and how we decide what to publish.
Who writes UnityLife
Our articles are written by a small editorial team and a network of Canadian freelance writers. Every writer signs a contributor agreement that prohibits paid placements. Writers disclose any personal conflicts of interest before taking an assignment, and we will never publish content in exchange for money, samples or guest access.
Who reviews health content
Every article that covers a medical condition, supplement, medication interaction, nutrition recommendation or mental-health topic is medically reviewed before publication. Reviewers must hold a current Canadian designation — for example a Registered Dietitian (RD), Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Psychotherapist or Medical Doctor (MD). You can see who reviewed a given article in the byline at the top of the page, and browse all reviewers on our experts page.
How we source information
- Primary research first. We link to peer-reviewed studies (preferably systematic reviews and meta-analyses), Health Canada guidance, Statistics Canada surveys, and major Canadian health authorities such as CAMH, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and provincial ministries of health.
- Canadian context. Where US research is all that's available, we flag it and explain how the Canadian context differs.
- No AI-generated text. We use AI tools for research, outlining and editing, but every UnityLife article is written and edited by a human being.
How we handle affiliate partnerships
Some UnityLife articles include affiliate links. When you buy through one of these links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions never influence which products we recommend. We only link to Canadian-available products that a member of our team has tested or that our expert reviewer has vetted. Every article with affiliate links opens with a visible disclosure.
How we keep articles fresh
We review every article at least twice a year, and sooner for fast-moving topics. The Reviewed date you see on the byline tells you when the article was last verified by an editor or expert. Articles that cite older research or reference policies that have changed are rewritten and re-dated — we don't silently edit old posts.
How to correct us
If you spot an error, please email editor@unitylife.ca. Corrections are made transparently — we update the article, change the Reviewed date, and post a brief correction note at the bottom.
In a crisis
UnityLife articles are never a substitute for a real clinician. If you're in a mental-health crisis in Canada, call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, 24/7). If you're in a medical emergency, call 911.