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HEALTH<br />
Take<br />
A Break!<br />
So summer is finally here<br />
and all you want to be is lazy.<br />
Do that! Giving yourself a<br />
breather—whether it lasts minutes<br />
or a week—makes your<br />
body stronger, your sleep<br />
sounder, and your<br />
mood happier.<br />
A LEGIT VACATION<br />
Studies show that taking regular<br />
vacations—that means a couple<br />
of times per year; now’s a good<br />
time!—substantially lowers the risk<br />
of heart disease. Plus, you can count<br />
on banking extra hour of high-quality<br />
sleep during trips lasting at least<br />
seven days—and 20 minutes more of<br />
solid shut-eye for a few nights after<br />
you get home—according to research<br />
by sleep scientist.<br />
A WEEKEND<br />
GETAWAY<br />
Even if you only have the time or<br />
cash to go away for a couple of days,<br />
plan something. People anticipating<br />
a vacay feel more enjoyment<br />
and less gloom as soon as the trip<br />
is scheduled, according to a study in<br />
Applied Research in Quality of Life.<br />
Book early to maximize the benefits<br />
of that I can’t wait mood.<br />
A DISCO NAP<br />
Studies show that 20 to 30 minutes<br />
of sleep can boost your mood, alertness,<br />
and performance. It works like<br />
a mini vacation. Treat yourself to a<br />
nap after work on nights you plan to<br />
go out.<br />
107 ARIES / JUNE <strong>2014</strong>
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