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Taking a vacation is seriously good for your brain, but only if you do it right

A 2023 study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity suggests just three days without work and work-related tasks can be good for you. Taken together, the research into vacation shows we need to embrace a new mindset: Vacation isn’t frivolous; it’s healthy. Like going jogging or eating a salad, taking time off is essential to well-being. It’s so healthy, in fact, that some experts argue it might help treat certain diseases, including dementia.