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

Bad Sleep Habits in Midlife Can Lower Brain Volume and Worsen Cognitive Health, Study Finds

Bad Sleep Habits in Midlife Can Lower Brain Vol...

Getting insufficient sleep is fairly common, with many of us struggling with it at some point. Even dealing with this issue at a younger age may have big impacts on...

Bad Sleep Habits in Midlife Can Lower Brain Vol...

Getting insufficient sleep is fairly common, with many of us struggling with it at some point. Even dealing with this issue at a younger age may have big impacts on...

Two Diets Found to Reduce Hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease in the Brain

Two Diets Found to Reduce Hallmarks of Alzheime...

Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. New research finds that there are two diets that may limit these plaques and tangles in the brain.

Two Diets Found to Reduce Hallmarks of Alzheime...

Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. New research finds that there are two diets that may limit these plaques and tangles in the brain.

Having Both Diabetes and Tooth Loss May Hasten Cognitive Decline

Having Both Diabetes and Tooth Loss May Hasten ...

Complete tooth loss is common, impacting nearly 20% of Americans aged 65 and older. A new study finds that when coupled with diabetes, this issue can have substantial impacts on...

Having Both Diabetes and Tooth Loss May Hasten ...

Complete tooth loss is common, impacting nearly 20% of Americans aged 65 and older. A new study finds that when coupled with diabetes, this issue can have substantial impacts on...

Greater Light Exposure Before Bedtime May Increase Gestational Diabetes Risk

Greater Light Exposure Before Bedtime May Incre...

Gestational diabetes is on the rise, and new research finds that something seemingly harmless may be playing a role.

Greater Light Exposure Before Bedtime May Incre...

Gestational diabetes is on the rise, and new research finds that something seemingly harmless may be playing a role.

Being Exposed to a Hurricane May Increase Risk of Death for Dementia Patients

Being Exposed to a Hurricane May Increase Risk ...

Living through a serious hurricane comes with immediate threats, as well as major changes while people try to get their lives back on track. A new study finds these issues...

Being Exposed to a Hurricane May Increase Risk ...

Living through a serious hurricane comes with immediate threats, as well as major changes while people try to get their lives back on track. A new study finds these issues...

New FDA Mammogram Rule Requires Facilities to Inform Patients if They Have Dense Breasts

New FDA Mammogram Rule Requires Facilities to I...

Having dense breasts is linked with a higher risk of breast cancer. It can also make reading mammograms more difficult. The FDA aims to address this with a new rule.

New FDA Mammogram Rule Requires Facilities to I...

Having dense breasts is linked with a higher risk of breast cancer. It can also make reading mammograms more difficult. The FDA aims to address this with a new rule.