Gump Quoted in Washington Post Article on the Health Benefits of Taking Vacation
May 17, 2025
The Washington Post
Taking regular vacations offers significant health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, metabolic disorders, and improved mental well-being, according to a growing body of research.
One longitudinal study by Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health Brooks Gump, found that those who took a vacation every year over a nine-year period reduced their overall risk of death by about 20 percent and their risk of death from heart disease by as much as 30 percent.
More than the immediate rewards, “vacations provide a buffer against chronic stress and inflammation—both of which wreak havoc on the body,” says Gump. Vacationing turns off the spigot of stress hormones like cortisol and allows the body to reset, restoring equilibrium, he says.
Read more in the Washington Post article, “Why taking a vacation is good for you.”
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