You probably don’t need another reason to take a vacation…😉 But as it turns out, vacations are seriously good for your health!
And did you know that almost half of all Americans don’t use up all their paid time off every year!?
Vacations can decrease your risk of:
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- Metabolic syndrome
….which are all related to heart disease
Vacations can help you to:
- Be MORE active
- Get MORE sleep
- Have LESS stress
….which are all tied to better health!
In other studies, active outdoor vacations (like hiking or camping) that last at least a week offer the best health payoffs, but shorter vacations still give you plenty of benefits.
And here’s a biggie: taking fewer, shorter vacations is better for your health than taking only one big vacation a year, even if it means taking occasional long weekends instead of a full-blown week off.
Of course, you’ll get even MORE benefits from your time off if you stick with your healthy habits while you’re there: being active, eating healthy whole foods, etc.
It just goes to show you that a well-rounded approach is BEST when it comes to reaching your health and fitness goals.
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