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Aug 2024
38m 59s

Encore - Why you should take a vacation—...

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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