Research shows that taking vacations can support heart health, improve sleep, and reduce stress.
A recent study found that people are more active and sleep longer when theyre on vacationtwo research-backed health-supporting behaviors.
On average, the study participants got an extra 21 minutes of sleep.
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Their sedentary time went down by 29 minutes while they were on vacation compared to their pre-vacation habits.
Trips that lasted 12 weeks seemed to be associated with the most favorable behavior changes.
However, Ferguson also said that some positive behavior changes were seen regardless of the vacation duration.
It is important that people use their paid time off regularly across the year.
That means really disconnecting, said Brown.
While the intention is to relax, vacations are not always stress-free.
Just ask anyone who has been stuck dealing with flight cancellations, lost luggage, or hotel reservation mixups.
Plus, coming back from time off can feel like the ultimate case of the Sunday Scaries.
Fortunately, there are ways to manage post-vacation stress.
When you get back, your inbox is going to be full of stuff, she said.
Everybodys going to tell you that everything is an emergency.
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