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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Are gut health supplements worth taking? I tried one for a month to see what happened
Writer 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 found
There 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 month
Taking 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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I tried doing Pilates every day - here are all the benefits I found after just two weeks
Doing 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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Does face yoga work? Practitioners reveal the true benefits behind this viral exercise
Does face yoga work? These yoga-inspired movements have additional benefits we didn't even think of
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I tried doing yoga every day - here are all the surprising benefits I experienced
Doing 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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How to boost your fitness and burn calories by doing yoga as a workout
Doing yoga as a workout can be a great way to boost your fitness. Here, a certified teacher explains what changes your routine needs
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I started running for the first time at age 50 - here's how it went
Writer Samantha Priestley had never done exercise before she started running as a beginner while going through menopause at age 50
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Why you need these 7 types of rest to feel fully recharged
Getting 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 disbelief
It'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 myself
Writer 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 superfood
Looking 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 happened
Quitting caffeine gave Samantha Priestley relief from one of menopause's most difficult symptoms
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