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Road Trip! Health Net Points Out the Health Benefits of VacationsLOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- With summer now in full swing, Health Net, Inc. is working to increase awareness that taking a vacation not only can be fun, but it also can help bring a variety of health benefits. While it might be assumed that Americans happily take time off, the reality - according to Glassdoor's Q1 2014 Employment Confidence Survey - is that the average U.S. employee only takes half of his or her eligible vacation time. The survey also says:
"That's a shame," said Steve Blake, vice president of Clinical Operations at Managed Health Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Health Net, "because a number of studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and psychological health benefits. "Workers who don't take advantage of the vacation time that they're eligible for could be shortchanging themselves in terms of benefits to their health," added Blake. Downtime May Decrease Heart Disease A host of studies have highlighted the potential cardiovascular-health benefits of taking a vacation, including:
Other Upsides of Downtim In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, studies have shed light on several other potential health benefits associated with vacationing, including:
"Many of these studies point to the importance of achieving balance in life," said Blake. "At MHN, for example, we offer a series of work-life seminars to help manage stress and enhance wellness by striking a balance between meeting daily responsibilities and challenges, while also weaving in relaxation." Follow Health Net
Medical Advice Disclaimer The information provided is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition and follow your health care provider's instructions. About Health Net Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is a publicly traded managed care organization that delivers managed health care services through health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. Health Net provides and administers health benefits to approximately 5.5 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as "Part D"), Medicaid, U.S. Department of Defense, including TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net also offers behavioral health, substance abuse and employee assistance programs, managed health care products related to prescription drugs, managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers, and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit Health Net's website at www.healthnet.com. This release contains references and links to other websites that may contain content that is not owned or controlled by Health Net. Please be aware that references or links to other websites are provided for the user's convenience and that Health Net is not responsible for any such content that is not owned or controlled by Health Net. Health Net does not express an opinion on any such content and disclaims any liability in connection therewith.
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