Vacation

NPR | By Joanne Silberner

Published December 26, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Research suggests vacations are usually a good idea, health-wise. But at least one study finds that time-off isn't good for everybody. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the health effects of vacation.

Joanne Silberner

Joanne Silberner is a health policy correspondent for National Public Radio. She covers medicine, health reform, and changes in the health care marketplace.

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