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Vacations are good for us, but how many days do we need? Science answersPhoto by Thiago Henrique Pereira on Pexels
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Vacations are good for us, but how many days do we need? Science answers

TVI Notícias31 August 2026 at 14:15

Vacations are good for health and well-being, but science indicates that the number of rest days is important for these benefits to materialize.

The article states that the stress hormone takes up to three days to decrease in our body during the vacation period.

According to the information presented, health and well-being reach their absolute peak on the eighth day of vacation, suggesting that at least a week of rest is needed to fully enjoy the benefits of vacation.

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