Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Carter: Spirituality keeps Soldier Motivated for DOD Warrior Games; Former NBA Player Tells Military Families to ‘Play Tough’ When it Comes to Fitness and Nutrition; Army Medical Command releases MERCURY, Special Edition on Women's Health

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Spirituality keeps Soldier Motivated for DOD Warrior Games
April 30, 2015

A former 82nd Airborne infantryman said his life changed during a mission in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

"I made a deal with God to spare me," said Timothy Payne, a medically-retired staff sergeant, who served for 11 years. "I said, 'Why don't you just take my legs instead of taking my life?' And the next day, I got blown up, died and came back. Now I'm just trying to stay motivated and be an inspiration to other Soldiers."

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/04/30/Spirituality-keeps-Soldier-Motivated-for-DOD-Warrior-Games

Former NBA Player Tells Military Families to ‘Play Tough’ When it Comes to Fitness and Nutrition
May 5, 2015

During my thirteen years in the NBA, I sometimes got called ‘the pro’s pro’ because I was fearless on the court—never afraid to play tough if it meant getting a teammate open. I wouldn’t have been able to play so confidently if I hadn’t pushed myself to the limit in training. Since retiring from professional basketball I’ve realized that a high level of fitness allows me to be fearless off the court as well, because I have the energy, power, and mental strength to handle any challenge. You’ll notice the same benefits if you keep participating in The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge. Log your daily activities, stick to your nutrition goals, and stay motivated—both your strength and your confidence will soar.”

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/05/Former-NBA-Player-Tells-Military-Families-to-Play-Tough-When-it-Comes-to-Fitness-and-Nutrition

Army Medical Command releases MERCURY, Special Edition on Women's Health
April 30, 2015

As part of its Women's Health Month observances, the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) has released the first special edition of MERCURY, its official monthly publication, to report on recent women's health programs and women's health innovations in Army Medicine and across the military health system.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/04/30/Army-Medical-Command-releases-MERCURY-Special-Edition-on-Womens-Health