[TheEpochTimesDàmhair192024](Epoch Times reporter Chen Juncun reported) Some people are usually busy at work and highly motivated, but when they are free during vacation or travel, they feel uncomfortable, as if they too will get sick. In this regard, some experts expressed their opinions.
According to the Huffington Post, in a study published in 2002, Dutch researchers Ad Vingerhoets and Maaike Van Huijgevoort called this “leisure disease” (leisure disease).
Their research found that 3.6% of men and 2.7% of women had “leisure sickness” on weekends; 3.2% of men and 3.2% of women had a “leisure illness” while on a “leisure illness” vacation.
These respondents stated that their “leisure illness” was related to issues such as work stress, travel stress or job changes. They develop symptoms once the body takes a break from work or a project and eventually slows down to rest.
In this regard, Christopher Sanford, associate professor of family medicine at the University of Washington, said that there is not enough research on “leisure diseases” and that larger studies need to be done in various settings and their data This concept alone cannot. determined by comparison with data from when you are not travelling.
Although you wouldn’t go to the doctor on vacation and be diagnosed with a “leisure illness,” there are some reasons why you could get sick while traveling or feel pressure, such as the following:
You may feel stressed or anxious and have trouble relaxing
David Spiegel, director of the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford University School of Medicine, points out that most hard-working people are not good at taking vacations because they spend most of their time at work.
He explains that some people deal with anxiety by immersing themselves in work, and some people’s work performance is linked to their deeper sources of stress, such as financial instability or unemployment.
This means that when you’re not sitting at your desk for hours on end checking every email and answering every phone call, it’s easy to feel anxious and even have the worst thoughts.
Sanford said some people have a hard time letting it all go and slowing down while on vacation, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like headaches. .
Spiegel said that anxiety is a psychological phenomenon as well as a physiological one. When you start worrying about something, your body will notice it. Your muscles will tighten, you’ll start to sweat, your heart rate will increase, and your breathing will become shallow.
Sleeping well on vacation doesn’t make me feel bad
Not everyone immediately feels happy and relaxed when they are on vacation, Spiegel said. Mental discomfort can manifest as feeling tired or not sleeping well. Along with the effect of jet lag, it is easier for people to sleep badly.
He says that not sleeping well can affect your mental and physical health. If you don’t get enough sleep, you’ll feel crappy when you wake up instead of feeling refreshed.
Chronic stress reduces immune function
Sanford said chronic stress can lower your resistance to infectious diseases, which can make you more susceptible to colds, COVID-19, or the flu. In addition, you may be around more people than usual when you travel, so you are more likely to be exposed to the virus. This is a double effect.
Ways to stay healthy and happy while traveling
These two experts say that while there’s no magic way to guarantee you won’t get sick while on vacation, there are small steps you can take to stay healthy and happy.
Sanford first described ways to strengthen the immune system. He said: “Your immune system is slowly formed through genetics and your lifestyle over the years; for example, not smoking, maintaining a normal weight, regular exercise and a good diet. Maintaining this lifestyle for years or even decades can improve it. immune system.”
He also urged people to take steps to reduce the risk of getting sick when travelling, such as wearing masks in crowded places and washing hands frequently.
Spiegel says it’s also important to focus on sleep and mental health before, during and after travel. You can reduce stress by talking to a mental health professional or trying techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises.
He also suggests that when you are feeling stressed or anxious, you can imagine your body in a safe and comfortable place so that you can better face the problem you are dealing with. get involved
Additionally, Sanford says to try to rest on the first or second day of your trip and not overcrowd your schedule. You can leave yourself some time to take a nap or hit a coffee shop.
Editor-in-Chief: Jasmine
2024-10-19 09:05:00
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