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Heather M. Jones

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Heather M. Jones is a freelance writer in Toronto. In addition to writing about health and wellness, Heather writes articles on social justice, parenting, body image, and humor. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Parents, The Huffington Post, and others.
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An adult holding hands with a child represents parents with mental illness
Wellness

How to talk to kids about your mental illness

Parenting is challenging in the most ideal of circumstances—but when a parent…
Jan. 30, 2020
What does the color of medication mean
Drug Info

What does the color of medication mean?

When I opened my new prescription of Wellbutrin, I was delighted to…
Jan. 28, 2020
A stethoscope represents your annual physical exam
Health Education

Questions to ask your doctor at your annual checkup

The physical. The annual checkup. The yearly exam. This routine visit with…
Jan. 23, 2020
A hand holding antidepressants
Health Education

Questions to ask your doctor before going on antidepressants

Making the decision to go on antidepressants can be life-changing. Antidepressant medications…
Jan. 22, 2020
Childhood bedwetting: How to help your child overcome it
Health Education

Childhood bedwetting: How to help your child overcome it

Bedwetting can be a stressful condition for kids and their families. There…
Dec. 27, 2019
Syringe and vial used for vaccinations: Does Medicare cover shingles vaccines?
Health Education

Is the Shingrix vaccine worth it?

It's up 90% effective against the virus that causes shingles
Updated on Sep. 26, 2022
Two teddy bears hugging represents children's mental health
Wellness

How to talk to children about mental health

Depression and anxiety aren't just "grown-up" issues
Updated on May 17, 2022
An image of the flu vaccine is one example of how to prevent the flu
Health Education

How to prevent the flu

Transmission | Flu vaccine | How to prevent the flu | How…
Updated on Sep. 13, 2022
A scale with medication represents the benefits of ADHD medication for teens
Drug Info

The benefits of ADHD medication for teens

Of the 11% of American children ages 4-17 diagnosed with attention deficit…
Oct. 9, 2019
What Is PCOS
Health Education

What is PCOS?

As Mick Jagger was showing us his moves, my friend and I…
Sep. 3, 2019
A pacifier represents thrush from breastfeeding
Health Education

How to recognize and treat thrush from breastfeeding

This is part of a series on breastfeeding in support of National…
Aug. 7, 2019
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