We’ve all heard the old adage, “It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts.” Well, now you can have both!
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Men who don’t take regular vacations are 32% more likely to die of
heart attacks, and 21% more likely to die early of all causes
- Women who don’t take regular vacations have a 50% greater risk of heart attack, and are twice as likely to be depressed as those who do.
- Some 75% of visits to primary care physicians come from stress-induced problems
Other interesting statistics:
- In a study conducted by researchers from the State University of New York in Orsweg on 12,338 middle aged men who were at risk of heart disease, it was found out that those who did not take regular vacations were more likely to die over a 9 year period than those who did.
- According to researcher Elaine Eaker, middle-aged women who do not usually take vacations have eight times the risk of either having a heart attack or dying of heart disease.
This means, as far as prolonging your life goes, a vacation is just what the doctor ordered! Not only do vacations melt away the fatigue, stress, and anxiety of the daily grind, the mere act of planning a vacation has been proven to increase levels of happiness. In a study conducted by Applied Research in Quality of Life, the anticipation of a vacation raised the spirits of travelers for eight straight weeks before their travels.
Make 2011 the year you finally keep those recurring resolutions to “Be healthier”, and “Spend more time with family,” by booking your dream vacation. What better way to increase happiness than a visit to The Happiest Place on Earth? From now through February 19 (for travel 1/4 to 4/11) you can
save up to $68 per Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus ticket, plus get a
4th night free when you stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland ® Resort. The all new Disney Dream will set sail for the Bahamas in 2011, plus a wide selection of
cruises world wide is sure to offer the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. So let your anticipation begin by booking your vacation—a new year with new adventures is the perfect start for a healthier, happier direction.
