
Samantha Priestley
Samantha is a freelance writer from Yorkshire, writing about health and wellbeing for Woman & Home, Reader's Digest, Giddy, and Good Housekeeping. For the past 15 years, she's combined her personal experiences with reporting, to write about menopause, fitness, sleep, and healthy eating. She also writes about travel and food and drink for The Independent, The Good food Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer's, and more.
Latest articles by Samantha Priestley
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I tried running for 30 minutes a day - these are the benefits I saw after just two weeksWriter Samantha Priestley started running 30 minutes a day to boost her physical and mental health. Here are all the changes she noticed in just 2 weeks
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How to boost your fitness and burn calories by doing yoga as a workoutYoga can be a great way to boost your fitness while strengthening muscles. Here, certified teachers explain the changes you can make to your routine
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I tried doing yoga every day - here are all the surprising benefits I experiencedDoing yoga every day can improve your mental health, fitness, and posture, as writer Samantha Priestley found out with this two-week challenge
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I swapped the gym for a rowing machine workout at home - my core, back and arms have never felt strongerI've always been an advocate for home workouts, but after turning 54, I decided I had to focus more on my heart health and full-body muscle strength
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Elitone pelvic floor trainer review: I tried this 'zero effort' device for 6 weeks and haven't looked backThe Elitone pelvic floor trainer is a non-invasive device that uses gel pads and electrical signals to stimulate the muscles, no work required
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I tried doing Pilates every day - here's all the benefits I found in just two weeksDoing Pilates every day can help to improve your strength, flexibility, and posture, as writer Samantha Priestley found out following her two-week challenge
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Are gut health supplements worth taking? I tried one for a month to see what happenedWriter Samantha Priestley reveals all the benefits she experienced after taking gut health supplements for four weeks, from stronger nails to a better mood
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What happens when you stop drinking alcohol for a month?Wondering what happens when you stop drinking alcohol for a month? Doctors, biochemists and sober coaches reveal the first signs of change
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I tried cutting back on alcohol to help my menopause symptoms - and these are the surprising benefits I foundThere are so many benefits of cutting back on alcohol, especially for those going through menopause, as writer Samantha Priestley discovered
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I tried taking an ice bath every day - here are all the benefits I found after almost a monthTaking an ice bath every day can help relieve soreness, increase motivation, and ease menopause symptoms, as writer Samantha Priestley discovered with this three-week challenge
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Does face yoga work? Practitioners reveal the true benefits behind this viral exerciseDoes face yoga work? These yoga-inspired movements have additional benefits we didn't even think of
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Why you need these 7 types of rest to feel fully rechargedGetting enough sleep but still feeling fatigued? It's time to rest. Here are the 7 types of rest we all need
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Opinion: The rejection of trialing 'menopause leave' had me spitting out my Vitamin D, collagen, magnesium, and sleep supplements in disbeliefIt's safe to say writer Samantha Priestley is somewhat dismayed at the rejection of a 'menopause leave' trial in England
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Is power walking a good workout? Here’s what I learned after finally trying it myselfWriter Samantha Priestley puts power walking to the test to discover the health benefits
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What are the benefits of sea moss? Why the plant has become a new superfoodLooking to explore the benefits of sea moss? This is what the experts want you to know
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Quitting caffeine helped me ditch one of menopause's most difficult symptoms - here's how it happenedQuitting caffeine gave Samantha Priestley relief from one of menopause's most difficult symptoms
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