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Jun 2023
37m 16s

Why you should take a vacation – and how...

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves the beach, exploring a city or just relaxing at home, you probably look forward to your time off all year. Sarah Pressman, PhD, of the University of California Irvine, and Jessica de Bloom, PhD, of Groningen University in the Netherlands, talk about why taking a break from work is important for physical and ... Show More
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