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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Pink eye in children

Health Education

How to treat—and avoid—pink eye in children

Endless coughs and sneezes, runny noses, and unexplained itchy bumps—kids seem to…

head with a spiral - vertigo exercises

Going round and round: What it’s like experiencing vertigo

Do you remember being a kid, standing on the front lawn with…

Sleep Apnea Test (Picture of Pillow and CPAP Machine)

Health Education

Who should get a sleep apnea test?

“I look like the alien from Predator!” This was the caption that…

anxiety attack vs. panic attack

Health Education

How to tell the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic...

I am no stranger to anxiety. I don’t remember a time in…

A tablet screen represents telehealth

Health Education

What to expect at your first telehealth appointment

No one enjoys going to medical offices. What is there to love…

A thermometer represents febrile seizures

Health Education

How to treat febrile seizures

I was nursing my feverish 13-month-old, when he stopped eating and appeared…

An illustration of two adults standing 6 feet apart for social distancing

What exactly is social distancing? What’s the proper way to do...

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…

A woman wearing a mask with a suitcase represents coronavirus travel

COVID-19 and travel: Should you cancel your plans because of the...

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…

Updated on Jul. 23, 2020

Two masks represent coronavirus

14 COVID myths

Misinformation has spread along with the virus, but it’s important to know what is true.

Updated on Apr. 14, 2022

Is it coronavirus, a cold, or the flu?

COVID vs. the flu vs. a cold

Here’s how you spot the differences between the three viruses—and how to treat each

Updated on Oct. 4, 2023

A stethoscope with blocks represents a well child check

Health Education

What to ask the doctor at a well-child check

When asked why their child is going to the doctor, parents usually…

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