Science tells you: take a vacation!
Submitted by Wanderlust Andi
Taking time off to go on vacation is important. In fact, there are scientific and health reasons that you should rest and relax.
- First, having downtime is associated with lower body mass index and a lower waist circumference. Not only does this mean you have a slimmer waist, but it also indicates your overall health is in good condition.
- Spending time on vacation can actually give you a longer life by decreasing future heart attacks and coronary death.
- Going on vacation also helps you become less stressed and as a result, you end up with less stress-related physical complaints.
- It can also help steam up your sex life.
- Finally, going on vacation can also help you sleep better than at home. You are away from sleep-disrupting distractions, which helps you get better quality rest.
Really - given the above - is there any reason to NOT go on a vacation???
So - start making those plans - Labor
Read the full article here:
5 Scientific Reasons You Should Go On Vacation
Related Content:
Experience variety in your travels!
Submitted by Wanderlust AndiDo you enjoy traveling? Have you had a variety of travel experiences? Travel doesn't have to be expensive, nor does it have to be well planned. Mix up your travel with a variety of travel choices. For example, you can choose:
Are you wasting YOUR vacation days?
Submitted by Wanderlust AndiWhile Americans get fewer vacation days than other countries, the more surprising part is that Americans fail to even use their vacation days. Americans have wasted over six hundred million vacation days in just the last year.