Paralympics in Sochi, Pat Tillman Scholarship, News about Stress, Mental Health Facility in Prescott, Medication and Gender

The Paralympics (which include nine U.S. Veterans among the athletes) begin in Sochi on March 7, see the official site: http://www.paralympic.org/sochi-2014    These athletes are amazing in this preview story!  See the Video at: http://youtu.be/Cz1DMckJ2xE

The Pat Tillman Foundation’s annual scholarship competition is open until March 6th.  Check it out at: http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/

Make Stress Your Friend?  Really?  Really – it could save your life!  Check out this TED Talk by Dr. Kelly McGonigal at: http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.html

Local News: Groundbreaking for VA Mental Health facility in Prescott last week, see more at: http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=128255

A fascinating story was on 60 Minutes about how research shows the under-studied effects of gender on medication dosage and effectiveness, especially in sleep and pain medications.  See more at: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sex-matters-drugs-can-affect-sexes-differently/  There are implications for further study regarding all sorts of health matters, according to the article.