Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

How You've Helped Us Protect Winter Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

How You've Helped Us Protect Winter Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies have had a steep population drop over the past 20 years. Deforestation is a large factor. Thanks in part to your contributions, we recently partnered with an organization...

How You've Helped Us Protect Winter Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies have had a steep population drop over the past 20 years. Deforestation is a large factor. Thanks in part to your contributions, we recently partnered with an organization...

Hearing Loss is Linked with a Higher Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids May Help

Hearing Loss is Linked with a Higher Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids May Help

Hearing loss is considered a dementia risk factor, with some research indicating it could be behind up to 8% of cases. New research suggests that addressing hearing loss may help...

Hearing Loss is Linked with a Higher Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids May Help

Hearing loss is considered a dementia risk factor, with some research indicating it could be behind up to 8% of cases. New research suggests that addressing hearing loss may help...

Living with Depression Before or After Diagnosis May Impact Breast Cancer Survival

Living with Depression Before or After Diagnosis May Impact Breast Cancer Survival

Depression is common among cancer patients, impacting up to 25% of people living with the disease. A new study finds it may also have an impact on health outcomes.

Living with Depression Before or After Diagnosis May Impact Breast Cancer Survival

Depression is common among cancer patients, impacting up to 25% of people living with the disease. A new study finds it may also have an impact on health outcomes.

Endangered Giant Otter Triplets Born at U.K. Wildlife Park

Endangered Giant Otter Triplets Born at U.K. Wildlife Park

Endangered giant otters - native to South America - face threats including deforestation and overfishing. There are three new little ones in Yorkshire, though.

Endangered Giant Otter Triplets Born at U.K. Wildlife Park

Endangered giant otters - native to South America - face threats including deforestation and overfishing. There are three new little ones in Yorkshire, though.

Wildlife Officials Issue Warning About Drunk Birds

Wildlife Officials Issue Warning About Drunk Birds

The spring is a time for melting snow, an emergence of green... and drunk birds?

Wildlife Officials Issue Warning About Drunk Birds

The spring is a time for melting snow, an emergence of green... and drunk birds?

How to Make Sure Your Dog is Getting Enough Exercise

How to Make Sure Your Dog is Getting Enough Exercise

April is National Canine Fitness Month. It's a good time to ensure your dog is getting all the movement she needs for her health. For some pointers - and fun...

How to Make Sure Your Dog is Getting Enough Exercise

April is National Canine Fitness Month. It's a good time to ensure your dog is getting all the movement she needs for her health. For some pointers - and fun...