As we wrap up the 2024 year, we are excited to share some highlights of our year and celebrate our accomplishments with you. This year, MORE HEALTH experienced something that we had never done before.
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This time of year presents a great opportunity to review basic personal hygiene habits with children and family members. Personal Hygiene is keeping the body clean and groomed to promote health and prevent sickness and infection.
Even though our Hurricane season officially runs from June through November, it’s important to prepare for severe weather conditions year-round. Follow these guidelines to prepare before, during, and after the storm.
Even though our Hurricane season officially runs from June through November, it’s important to prepare for severe weather conditions year-round. Follow these guidelines to prepare before, during, and after the storm.
Each MORE HEALTH presentation starts by telling students we are there to help them be Safe, Healthy, and Strong. Our mission is to provide health and safety education to children, teens, and adults.
We all know the “April showers bring May flowers” saying. However, for many parents and students, May brings stress and test anxiety. There are many positive and negative outlooks on standardized testing, but regardless of your opinion, testing is...
Did you know that taking your eyes off the road for 5 seconds at 55 mph is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed? This is a typical amount of time used to read...
Let’s celebrate National Nutrition Month®! In 1973, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics established March as the month to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
Throughout the month, events and initiatives are in place to raise awareness about heart disease prevention and management and motivate the public to reduce their risk of heart-related conditions.
As a new year begins, this natural milestone and time of self-reflection encourages us to reevaluate our priorities and might inspire us to make positive changes throughout our lives.
As we embrace the holiday spirit and say goodbye to another year, we should all prioritize safety to ensure a happy and healthy December.
The third Thursday of November is celebrated as The Great American Smokeout every year. What began as a one-day 1970 event in Massachusetts grew to a day in California where nearly 1 million people stopped smoking for the day.
Be sure to get out and enjoy the Fall season but be careful of the fall.
Back to school means more kids and parents on our roads using very different modes of transportation.
Be Sun Smart and reduce your risk of skin cancer by following these tips
Take a moment to review the following tips and stay SAFE on and around the water.
Take the first step towards better health by increasing your physical activity.
Celebrate National Dentist Day by honoring, thanking, and showing appreciation for dentists everywhere.
National Donor Day has been celebrated every year on February 14 since 1998 with the mission of educating and spreading awareness about lifesaving donations.
Studies show that less than 20% of the New Year's resolutions that are made, are actually achieved.
MORE HEALTH is proud to announce it has partnered General Motors
The 26th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day is October 12th!
Safety begins by educating yourself on concussion recognition and management in youth sports
If this sounds a bit too familiar to you, July 2nd will give you a day to celebrate. National I Forgot Day is celebrated every year and is dedicated to forgetfulness.
Dairy products are vital for the health and maintenance of your body.
Did you know that there is actually a link between mental health and gut health?
Did you know that there is actually a link between mental health and gut health?
A little bit of prevention goes a long way in promoting a healthy mouth and body.
Handwashing is the easiest, quickest, & least expensive way to prevent the spread of germs.
Take a moment to discuss safe driving habits with your family, and remember to model these behaviors as parents and caregivers.
When we fail to consistently get the appropriate amount of sleep, the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and diabetes increases.
As many students return to in-person learning this school year, a great opportunity is presented to review the basics of proper handwashing and hygiene etiquette with our children.
Protect your ears and your family by practicing these tips offered to us by the Hearing Loss Association of America!
Zero Tolerance - Do You Know What it Means? Hillsborough County and Pinellas County schools...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to brush up on prevention tips to reduce your risk of the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States.
Focus on the road! April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
As spring approaches and temperatures begin to rise, it's a sure bet that we will be spending more time outdoors, as pedestrians, with our families.
Tooth decay, or cavities, is the most common disease of childhood according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
According to the National Institute of Health, bone tissue grows until peak mass at around the age of 30. The more bone you have at the time of peak bone mass, the less...
MORE HEALTH is pleased to have been at the forefront of personal hygiene education for over thirty years. Our Personal Hygiene "Scrubba Bubba" Lesson teaches second graders proper personal hygiene habits that help fight germs and promote a healthy...
As schools remain closed and students continue to practice virtual learning, MORE HEALTH is excited to provide mini versions of our lessons as a resource to students, parents and teachers in our communities.
In MORE HEALTH's "Fueled for Success" lesson, third graders learn how healthy choices help an individual to grow and glow. Students explore how nutrients enter the body, provide energy, and contribute to overall health.
February is American Heart Month! Now is a great time to get moving. You are never too young or too old to exercise. The American Heart Association provides the following guidelines for physical activity in adults and children.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, compared to students with lower grades, kids with higher grades choose to eat breakfast every day, eat fruit or drink 100% fruit juice at least once per day, consume vegetables at least...
The holiday season can bring children into contact with many potential hazards.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults. E-cigarettes are often referred to as e-cigs, vapes, e-hookahs, or vape pens. They may resemble USB flash drives, pens, traditional...
In MORE HEALTH's Brain "Mission Control" lesson, fifth graders learn about the functions of the brain and the importance of good decision-making in protecting the brain and spinal cord from injury.
When celebrating Independence Day this month, it is always best to leave fireworks displays to the experts. Besides setting an example of risk avoidance behavior for children, professional fireworks bring the added benefit of supervision by local fire departments.
Approximately 800 children die from drowning each year in the United States. And Florida is one of the leading states in drowning deaths for children under 5 years of age, equating to about four preschool classrooms! Drowning risk varies based on the age of the child.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States than all other forms of cancer combined. One in five people will develop skin cancer by the age of 70....
According to the Centers for Disease Control, compared to students with lower grades, kids with higher grades choose to eat breakfast every day, eat fruit or drink 100% fruit juice at least once per day, consume vegetables at least...
This year MORE HEALTH, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Allstate Foundation, Tampa General Hospital, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance, MADD, and Jeeves Law Group, P.A. are partnering in an effort to bring safety awareness to prom...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, compared to students with lower grades, kids with higher grades choose to eat breakfast every day, eat fruit or drink 100% fruit juice at least once per day, consume vegetables at least...
The American Heart Association says that smartphones, tablets, televisions and other screen-based devices are making kids more sedentary - and sedentary behavior is linked to being overweight and obesity in young people.
The new year is a wonderful time to refocus on our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch!
This holiday season, take care to practice habits that will keep health at the forefront of celebrations!
In September the Food and Drug Administration declared that youth vaping has become an epidemic!
International Walk to School Day is scheduled for October 10th!
September is Fruits & Veggies - More Matters® Month, so it is a great time to discuss the importance of nutrition!
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition suggests that short exercise breaks increase attention and learning in university students. The implications are great for everyone, ranging from school children to corporate executives. Exercise! Another way to give our brains a boost.
MORE HEALTH wants your family to be safe during this celebratory summer season!
Most poisonings are accidental and occur in children under five years of age. Throughout the school year, MORE HEALTH provides students vital information about poison identification, poison proofing the home, and response to poison emergencies through poison prevention lessons...
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. Sadly, one person dies of melanoma (the most dangerous form of skin cancer) every hour.
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control reminds us that 40% of American adults and 20% of adolescents (6-19 years of age) are obese. These are the highest rates ever recorded in the United States! Choosing to...
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control reminds us that 40% of American adults and 20% of adolescents (6-19 years of age) are obese. These are the highest rates ever recorded in the United States! Choosing to...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to identify high blood pressure in children aged 3 years and older in the September issue of Pediatrics. One in thirty children in the United States suffers from hypertension, and...
According to the Centers for Disease Control 40% of American adults and 20% of adolescents (ages 6-19) are obese. These are the highest rates ever recorded in the United States! It is not difficult to understand why: the low...