Megan Hamilton
As a journalist with over 25 years of experience writing for newspapers large and small, Megan has covered politics, crime, features, hard news, health, garden, pets, environment, and wildlife. She has traveled extensively throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama.
Megan also writes for Gather.com and Everyday Health.
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Megan also writes for Gather.com and Everyday Health.
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Up to Junior year at Modesto Junior College.Interests
Her interests include: the sciences--especially paleontology, nature, wildlife, snorkeling, walks in the rain forest, reading, writing and painting wildlife and native trees and plants.Motto
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Six Essential Nutrients that Can Keep Your Cat HealthyMaking sure your cat gets these nutrients is an excellent way to keep your little buddy around for years to come. -
Rhinoceros: Pushed to the Edge of Extinction by Human GreedPoachers aided by park rangers have likely slaughtered the last rhinos in Mozambique, although there is a tiny chance that a few rhinos may still survive. Unless drastic measures are taken, Africa's rhinos will not survive. -
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: While Cases Are on the Rise, Doctors Scramble to Find New CuresDeadly infections involving antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise, but drug companies are doing little to stem the rising tide. -
Joint Arthritis Pain and Inflammation: Change Your Diet to Fight ArthritisStudies have shown that some foods help to fight inflammation, while others may make it worse. Here's a primer on what (and what not) to eat. -
Environmental Activists Fight to Protect Marine Mammals from U.S. Navy SonarThe very existence of a pod of killer whales is threatened by training exercises. -
When Amway Ate My Ex-Husband's Brain: Surviving an Unusual DivorceDivorce taught me more about myself and about surviving than anything else ever has. -
Surviving Depression: How I Earned My Place in the WorldDealing with terrible family problems caused me to suffer life-changing depression. That, in itself, kindled the flame to light my darkness. -
5 Common Cat Diseases You Should Know About If You Love Your CatThis article includes information on five serious illnesses that cats commonly suffer from and tells you how to keep your cat out of harm's way. -
Adopting a Kitten that is Too Young May Cause it to Suffer Ill Health and Psychological ProblemsWhen you adopt a kitten that is too young it may suffer severe anxiety as well as life-long illness and psychological problems. -
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Long Road to Learning to Love YourselfAt least 3.3 million Americans, myself included, suffer from OCD. Learning about this disorder has helped me to heal. If you want to know more, read here. -
Orchids Add Grace and Beauty to Any HouseholdThrough trial and error, I've found that these 3 steps are essential for growing beautiful orchids. -
Asia's Exploding Human Population Shoves Elephants Closer to the Edge of ExtinctionAsia's rapidly expanding human population is crowding elephants out of their homes and that often leads to tragedy for the animals. Sanctuaries provide safety for them, and education for tourists. Here are useful ways that you can help. -
Living with Autoimmune Disease: Don't Let a Chronic Illness Rule Your LifeReducing stress is the key to living successfully with an autoimmune disorder. In living with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, I have learned ways to simplify my life. -
Gracie's Story: How a Dangerous Infection Lead to Kidney DiseaseKidney disease doesn't always attack older cats. It can be brought on quite suddenly by infections or accidental poisonings. Here is Gracie's story. -
Palm Oil: Bad for Our Health, Bad for the PlanetIndonesian rain forests are being sacrificed at ever-increasing rates because of the burgeoning demand for palm oil. Some species, like the orangutan, the Sumatran tiger and the Clouded leopard will likely vanish unless rampant deforestation is stopped. -
Savory and Delicious Costa Rican Cuisine Will Perk Up Your Palate and Clobber CholesterolBeans don't have to be boring. If you want to lower your cholesterol, The Casado Is a Good Place To Start.
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Research is the Key to Traveling Safely with Your PetWe changed our lives and the lives of our pets by moving to the tropics. Here's the place to look if you're looking for a new life for you and your pets.