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Note for vacationers to achieve the vacation effect you must disconnect from work.
Where it is most recommended to sit on a flight how many kilograms are gained on vacation on average and why a beach vacation actually reduces sedentary behavior.
Facts about vacations and your health
When we are on a beach vacation there is a decrease in our sedentary lifestyle up to four weeks after it
- More vacations fewer heart diseases
An American study published in 2019 examined the effect of vacation on the likelihood of heart disease.
The study lasted a year and included 63 workers entitled to vacation days.
Participants were asked to take on average five vacations a year each three to four days long. Researchers asked participants to fill lifestyle questionnaires and took blood tests to track biological markers related to heart disease.
It was found that the more vacation episodes during the 12 months the lower the risk of developing heart disease by up to 25 percent. - A beach vacation actually helps sedentary behavior
The same study found that during a beach vacation sedentary lifestyle decreased up to four weeks after it while other types of vacations caused an increase in sedentary behavior.
They also found that after any vacation the body became more active than before the vacation. - Even a short home vacation reduces stress
A 2018 study examined the effect of a short vacation on mental state.
Forty busy managers were divided into two groups.
One group went to a hotel vacation.
The other stayed home and disconnected from work completely.
Researchers measured their state after 15 30 and 45 days.
Both groups improved in all parameters and the improvement lasted for 45 days.
The hotel group had a stronger reduction in stress. - Camping in nature resets the circadian clock
The body has a circadian clock influenced mainly by light.
A 2013 study sent eight adults to nature for a week without screens.
Before the trip their sleep time was midnight and after the camping week sleep time shifted to 22:00.
The effect weakened when they returned to modern life. - Any type of vacation causes better sleep after returning
An Australian study tracking 308 participants for 13 months found that all types of vacations led to longer sleep for an entire month after returning. - It is recommended to sleep at least five hours if driving on vacation
A study found that driving after less than five hours of sleep is like driving with alcohol above the legal limit.
The risk of an accident increases 15 fold. - Vacation causes less weight gain for those who weigh themselves
A 2019 study followed 111 participants.
The group that weighed daily maintained or reduced weight.
The control group gained weight.
Average vacation weight gain ranges between 0.4 and 0.9 kilograms. - The most comfortable seat on a flight is also the most contagious
A 2018 study found that sitting more than 90 centimeters away from a sick passenger gives a 3 percent risk.
Sitting near a sick passenger gives an 80 percent risk.
Aisle seats are the most contagious because of exposure to passing passengers. - To achieve the vacation effect you must disconnect from work
A British study followed 90 teachers and found that those who worked during vacation lost the vacation benefits.
Anxiety levels returned to pre vacation levels within two weeks. - An active vacation increases effectiveness at work
A study from Finland found that people who chose an active vacation returned more efficient. Those who chose a passive vacation had difficulty reintegrating into work. - Even the best vacation can end with depression
Feelings of emptiness and sadness after vacation may last up to two weeks.
Helpful actions include keeping a souvenir creating a photo album allowing a recovery day and planning enjoyable future activities.
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