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

Most People with Cognitive Impairment Are Still Driving, According to New Study

Most People with Cognitive Impairment Are Still...

The researchers say their findings shine light on the importance of talking about when it's no longer safe to drive.

Most People with Cognitive Impairment Are Still...

The researchers say their findings shine light on the importance of talking about when it's no longer safe to drive.

Volunteering Helps Your Community, Those in Need, and Your Memory? Study Finds Brain Benefits

Volunteering Helps Your Community, Those in Nee...

New research finds that volunteering in later life helps with certain aspects of cognitive health.

Volunteering Helps Your Community, Those in Nee...

New research finds that volunteering in later life helps with certain aspects of cognitive health.

Do You Enjoy a Daily Espresso? You May Be Protecting Your Brain From Alzheimer's Proteins

Do You Enjoy a Daily Espresso? You May Be Prote...

A new study has found that espresso coffee extract - and several of espresso's components - may help fight one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's.

Do You Enjoy a Daily Espresso? You May Be Prote...

A new study has found that espresso coffee extract - and several of espresso's components - may help fight one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's.

A Drizzle of Olive Oil a Day May Protect Against Death From Dementia, Study Finds

A Drizzle of Olive Oil a Day May Protect Agains...

Researchers from Harvard found that a relatively small amount of olive oil was linked with brain benefits, and they have some theories as to why.

A Drizzle of Olive Oil a Day May Protect Agains...

Researchers from Harvard found that a relatively small amount of olive oil was linked with brain benefits, and they have some theories as to why.

They Have Eyes in the Back of Their Heads, And Other Facts About the Tiger

They Have Eyes in the Back of Their Heads, And ...

July 29 is International Tiger Day. Mark the occasion by learning more about this important endangered animal.

They Have Eyes in the Back of Their Heads, And ...

July 29 is International Tiger Day. Mark the occasion by learning more about this important endangered animal.

New CDC Report Shows Harmful Algal Blooms Are Making People and Animals Sick

New CDC Report Shows Harmful Algal Blooms Are M...

The blooms are caused by algae overgrowth and can impact the health of people, animals, and the water.

New CDC Report Shows Harmful Algal Blooms Are M...

The blooms are caused by algae overgrowth and can impact the health of people, animals, and the water.