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Reduces stress
Researchers have found that vacations reduce the amount of stress people experience. After returning from vacations, people experience lower levels of stress.
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Increases life satisfaction
Researchers have found that when people return from a vacation they are more satisfied with their life in general.
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Vacations improve health
Research have found that during vacations people complain less about physical symptoms and are more likely to experience an improvement in health.
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Vacations increase productivity
Researchers have found that people become more productive after taking a vacation as a result of believing that the tasks have became easier to do.
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Prevents heart disease
According to a study, men who took vacations regularly were 32% less likely to die from a heart attack. For women, the figure jumped to 50%. (See Why traveling is good for you?)
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Helps maintain focus
Surveys have shown that people who vacationed regularly were more focused during their work and as a result they become more productive.
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Improved libido
Studies have shown that the increase in the stress hormone cortisol reduces sex hormones and in turn sexual desire. When a person takes a vacation, cortisol levels usually get reduced and so sexual desire increases.
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Reduced depression risk
Researchers have found that women who do not take vacations were three times more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
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Vacations strengthen relationships
Studies have found that travelling with family members or spouses increases the bond between those family members and results in better relationships.
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Improves sleep quality
Studies have shown that people who take regular vacations experience up to 20% improvement in sleep quality. (See How to Have a Good Night Sleep?)
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Can help slow down aging
Stress contributes to speeding up the aging process. Vacations can thus help a person fight aging, as they are known for their stress reduction effect.
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Increased mental power
Researchers have found that vacations can help increase mental power, as they allow the brain to reset.
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Low burnout chance
Working contentiously for long periods of time might lead to burnouts. Vacations can reduce the risk of burnouts and help you maintain your health.