January 21, 2013

On this federal holiday that celebrates the birth of Martin Luther King Junior, President Obama will use one of King’s bibles to take the oath of office for his second term in the White House. Most of the day’s events, including the parade and inaugural balls, are being paid for with private money. Source Link

Parents who want to lessen the risk of a bad reaction from their child’s vaccination should ask the doctor to avoid the arm. A new study found that a vaccination given in the thigh had less chance of causing soreness and swelling that was serious enough to warrant a return visit to the doctor. Source Link

If you’re having a blue Monday, it’s not a surprise to some who say today is the bluest of them all. The combination of winter cold, lingering holiday bills, and wrecked New Year's resolutions makes this the Blue Monday of 2013. Experts say you can fight the blues with exercise or sunlight therapy, but the passing calendar may be the only true remedy.  Source Link