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Samantha Lauriello

POPSUGAR Contributor
Samantha lives in New York City and strives to balance her love of storytelling, addiction to traveling, and slight problem with magazine hoarding.

Latest Posts From Samantha

Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Just as Dangerous as Dehydration. Here's What to Know
Fitness
08/07/2023

Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Just as Dangerous as Dehydration. Here's What to Know

"Make sure to drink a lot of water" — you've heard it from your parents, coaches, doctors, and friends.

The Most Common Side Effects of Plan B, According to MDs
Fitness
07/06/2022

The Most Common Side Effects of Plan B, According to MDs

Taking emergency contraception is intimidating.

Breathe In the Benefits of Hot Yoga to Combat a Common Cold
Fitness
10/10/2018

Breathe In the Benefits of Hot Yoga to Combat a Common Cold

Your battle against the common cold is led by your two closest supporters: your body and your mind.

14 Healthy Lobster Recipes You Need to Try Before Summer Is Done
Fitness
08/12/2018

14 Healthy Lobster Recipes You Need to Try Before Summer Is Done

Lobster may be known as the quintessential menu item for extravagant evenings, but many don't realize there are also plenty of ways to make the shellfish work for a weeknight dinner or Summer cookout.

30 Healthy Recipes Featuring Grilled Chicken
Fitness
06/26/2018

30 Healthy Recipes Featuring Grilled Chicken

As the weather gets warmer and the sun sets later, you'll likely be itching to stay outside longer.

Bread Gets a Bad Reputation, but We Asked Dietitians For the Facts
Fitness
06/22/2018

Bread Gets a Bad Reputation, but We Asked Dietitians For the Facts

Fad diets have made us fear bread, but is that because it's actually unhealthy or have we been misguided?

Aspirin Could Actually Be the Culprit of Your Pain — Here Are Signs You're Allergic
Fitness
06/13/2018

Aspirin Could Actually Be the Culprit of Your Pain — Here Are Signs You're Allergic

It's been a hectic week, and just as you sit down to finish your work, all of the stress you've been dealing with catches up to you in the form of a nagging headache.

15 Smoothies That Will Have You Saying, "Oh Kale Yeah"
Fitness
06/12/2018

15 Smoothies That Will Have You Saying, "Oh Kale Yeah"

Beneath kale's leafy cape is a superfood chock-full of nutrients and versatile enough to be incorporated into a wide variety of dishes.

Everything You Need to Know Before Trying Intermittent Fasting
Fitness
06/05/2018

Everything You Need to Know Before Trying Intermittent Fasting

When someone first proposes you go an extended period of time without food, it's normal to panic.

What to Do Each Month in 2018 to Make This Your Best Year Yet
Smart Living
06/01/2018

What to Do Each Month in 2018 to Make This Your Best Year Yet

After the clouds of confetti have fallen and the bottles of Champagne have been popped, it comes time to start thinking about how you want to make this year even better than last.

Show Bloat Who's Boss With These Tricks to Reduce Discomfort
Fitness
05/02/2018

Show Bloat Who's Boss With These Tricks to Reduce Discomfort

If you ever feel like bloat has a bad habit of sneaking up on you at life's most inopportune times, we have some good news: there are things you can do to prevent your belly from ballooning.

This Small Town in Pennsylvania Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Escape
Smart Living
04/20/2018

This Small Town in Pennsylvania Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Escape

There's something soothing about finding a place that takes the perks of a big city and scales them down to showcase small-town charm — not to mention at the beauty of small-town prices.