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Lauren Wilkin

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Lauren Wilkin’s Biography

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I’m a freelance journalist, writer and editor with previous expertise in health, wellness, lifestyle, and travel.

Previously, I worked as a Features Editor at Future PLC. My work focused on sleep health, where I wrote, commissioned, and edited news, interviews, how-tos, and deep dives for Tom’s Guide.

During my time as a freelancer, I’ve written for brands like PetRadar, The Dragon Trip, and the Learning Adventure and charities like Surfers Against Sewage. I’ve also led writing teams as an edit…

Lauren Wilkin’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' - the real impact fragmented sleep has on our...

'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' - the real impact fragmented sleep has on our...

Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

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"I feel permanently jetlagged" - 9 women share their experiences of the gender sleep gap

"I feel permanently jetlagged" - 9 women share their experiences of the gender sleep gap

9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time

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I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle - here a...

I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle - here a...

Healthy sleep cycles are essential in getting quality rest. I had my sleep monitored to find out exactly what…

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I asked a parasomnias expert what was causing my night terrors - her answer surprised me

I asked a parasomnias expert what was causing my night terrors - her answer surprised me

I asked Dr. Acostamadiedo what causes night terrors, hallucinations and other parasomnias, to get to the root…

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Voting For Our Seas: Ending Pollution in the General Election

Voting For Our Seas: Ending Pollution in the General Election

So, an election has been called. While we knew it was coming this year, many of us were shocked it came so so…

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The Four Pillars of Sustainability: An Easy-to-Understand Guide

The Four Pillars of Sustainability: An Easy-to-Understand Guide

As you can imagine, at Plastic Free Schools we’re most concerned with environmental sustainability. However, …

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Scots Commonwealth medallist ignored 'sharp' symptom before bowel cancer diagnosis

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By Lauren Wilkin, Gemma Ryder Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
A former Scots Commonwealth Games silver medallist has revealed how a minor symptom she initially ignored turned out to be a sign of stage three bowel cancer. Jennifer Davis, 43, from Fife, had spent most of her life as an elite athlete and believed she was in good health. But after retiring from sport, she began experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain in her bowel. The pain lasted only a few seconds and happened once or twice a month, so she dismissed it.
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Surgeon’s warning for people who sit over 6 hours a day

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By Lauren Wilkin
| The Desert Review Verified
(Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels) By Lauren Wilkin A spine surgeon is warning people who sit for six hours or more a day that they risk developing chronic pain — as well as serious injuries.
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Surgeon’s warning for people who sit over 6 hours a day

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| Chronicle-Tribune Verified
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was when I was 20. I moved to London and landed a freelance position at a travel company - the dream!

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram. It has its flaws, but I love to feel like I'm with my friends and family when I can't see them often in person

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Keep pitching, keep applying for jobs and keep your visibility up. But most importantly: always be creative!