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

Five Years After Hitching a Ride on a Flight to Freedom, Chihuahua Mix is Family's Protector

Five Years After Hitching a Ride on a Flight to Freedom, Chihuahua Mix is Family's Protector

In the summer of 2017, Ashley hopped on a Flight to Freedom transport, going from a crowded southern shelter to the cool Pacific Northwest. Her perfect family was waiting in...

Five Years After Hitching a Ride on a Flight to Freedom, Chihuahua Mix is Family's Protector

In the summer of 2017, Ashley hopped on a Flight to Freedom transport, going from a crowded southern shelter to the cool Pacific Northwest. Her perfect family was waiting in...

Couple Adopts and Spoils Two 'Wobbly' Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia

Couple Adopts and Spoils Two 'Wobbly' Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia

Gulliver and Twerk are a little clumsy, but they don't make any missteps in winning people's hearts.

Couple Adopts and Spoils Two 'Wobbly' Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia

Gulliver and Twerk are a little clumsy, but they don't make any missteps in winning people's hearts.

Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Use Linked with Lower Dementia Risk

Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Use Linked with Lower Dementia Risk

Hearing loss can lead to limited social interaction. It's also been linked to brain atrophy. A new study finds that addressing this issue, however, could help reduce cognitive decline.

Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Use Linked with Lower Dementia Risk

Hearing loss can lead to limited social interaction. It's also been linked to brain atrophy. A new study finds that addressing this issue, however, could help reduce cognitive decline.

High Vitamin D Levels in Brain Tissue May Lead to Better Cognitive Function

High Vitamin D Levels in Brain Tissue May Lead to Better Cognitive Function

Vitamin D is known for its bone health benefits, but researchers at Tufts University wanted to know if it was present in brain tissue, and, if so, how it impacted...

High Vitamin D Levels in Brain Tissue May Lead to Better Cognitive Function

Vitamin D is known for its bone health benefits, but researchers at Tufts University wanted to know if it was present in brain tissue, and, if so, how it impacted...

In New Study, Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's Proteins Years Before Symptom Onset

In New Study, Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's Proteins Years Before Symptom Onset

A University of Washington team has developed a blood test that measures levels of amyloid beta oligomers. In a study, the test detected these proteins in patients who would develop...

In New Study, Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's Proteins Years Before Symptom Onset

A University of Washington team has developed a blood test that measures levels of amyloid beta oligomers. In a study, the test detected these proteins in patients who would develop...

Do Potatoes Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk? It Depends on How You Prepare Them, Study Finds

Do Potatoes Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk? It Depends on How You Prepare Them, Study Finds

People often associate potatoes with health risks, due to their starchy and carb-heavy properties. However, a new study finds that the way you cook them may be the real issue.

Do Potatoes Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk? It Depends on How You Prepare Them, Study Finds

People often associate potatoes with health risks, due to their starchy and carb-heavy properties. However, a new study finds that the way you cook them may be the real issue.