You Deserve a Break!

A strong work ethic is great—until it backfires. If vacationing seems too "lazy," think of it as a needed strategy to stave off depression and disease.

Why You Need to Recharge

Your brain thrives after R&R
by Hara Estroff Marano

Are You a Workaholic?

Tips to loosen up
by Brenda Goodman

Tips for a Calmer Trip

Your most important carry-on—the right mindset
by Richard Lovett

The Power of Play

Having fun is no trivial pursuit.
by Hara Estroff Marano

Sometimes it's about travel

Two weeks of travel, no X-rays, no pat-downs!
by Jeanne Munn Bracken

Hit Your Treadmill's Big Red Button

Is It Time for You to Take a Sabbatical?
by Nancy Ancowitz

In Defense of a Good Night's Sleep

Disrupt your sleep, disrupt your body and brain.
by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

Authenticity: Good or Evil?

At the core, who and what am I?
by Andrea Mathews, L.P.C.

How Stress Makes You Sick and Sad

The link between depression, anxiety, diabetes, and stress
by Emily Deans, M.D.

The Importance of Vacations

Why Presidents (and all of us) need vacations.
by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

Hitchhiking to Higher Ground

Transformation by travel
by Leon Logothetis

When Jobs Take Over

The perils of career-centric living
by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Remember to Rest!

Multitasking can ruin a holiday.
by Matthew J. Edlund, M.D.

Vacation from a Needy Boss?

Don't succumb to separation anxiety
by Lynn Taylor

Overcoming Burnout

10 steps to regaining your sparkle
by Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D.

Ditch the Sunscreen?

It's time for a more balanced view of sunshine
by Jennifer Ackerman

Stress

Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

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