Take that vacation to lower risk of heart attack and depression, or move near a park for better mental health.
I have been saying this for years!
We are all built with an “internal battery.” It drives us, excites us and inspires us. When we live our day to day lives sometimes that passion needs a little recharge. That is what vacation does for you. Also, gives you insight and many learning experiences that you can’t find in a book. Get out and see the world around you. –Wendi
“If you want to be healthier, take more vacations and live near a large park, according to two separate studies. Vacations are linked to decreased risks of heart attack and depression and even promote brain health, says a study from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies with the Global Commission on Aging and U.S. Travel Association. Moving closer to green space improves mental health immediately and is sustained over long periods of time, according to a University of Exeter Medical School study in Britain. “These findings are important for urban planners thinking about introducing new green spaces to towns and cities, suggesting they could provide long-term and sustained benefits for local communities,” the study said.”
This story originally appeared on Fortune
