Welcome back to what is sure to be another productive, fun-filled school year!  We hope that you have enjoyed the summer months, and have come back refreshed and ready to focus on the healthy habits that will contribute to a successful experience both inside and outside of the classroom.  Please keep these suggestions in mind as we head back to school.

A recent international study led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center researchers shows that "engaging with children while reading books to them gives their brain a cognitive boost."  While reading to children has many benefits including increased language skills, intimacy between parent and child, and concentration, the study suggests that active engagement is the key to brainpower.

A true Floridian, board member secretary Donna Walsh has deep roots in the sunshine state.  Growing up in Sarasota, Donna has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 19 years, and currently works at Bank of Tampa.  As is the case with many folks in Tampa, Donna learned about MORE HEALTH from the wonderful Dr. Randy Feldman of Blue Wave Orthodontics.  Dr. Feldman shared with her his enthusiasm for MORE HEALTH and the rest is history!

Poison control centers across the nation receive 32 calls per day from families with a child who has been exposed to opioids.  That equates to about 1 call every 45 minutes according to the latest data published in the journal Pediatrics!  Researchers found more than 190,000 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers for pediatric exposure to opioids from January 2000 through December 2015.