Take a Break: Vacations may be good for your health!

A study in Occupational Medicine found that people had fewer physical complaints and better mood and sleep quality three days after a vacation. The more non-stressful vacation days they had at home or away from home, the better they felt. The results lasted five weeks after their vacations!

Vacations may even prolong lives. According to Psychosomatic Medicine, one study found that men at risk for heart problems were less likely to die if they took vacations every year. Another study in Circulation showed that women who rarely took vacations had a higher incidence of heart attack and death.

So, start packing. It's good for your health!