Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Can taking a vacation lower your risk of heart disease? In a study published in the journal Psychology & Health, researchers at Syracuse’s Falk College Department of Public Health analyzed 60 working adults who all had a vacation planned in the upcoming months. They did bloodwork and looked at other indicators of cardiovascular health. The people who took more vacations over the preceding year tended to have a lower number of metabolic symptoms, like high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels and obesity. So if you go on more vacations, it might protect your heart. It’s still unknown what specifically it is about vacations that might be protective. Vacations might be a type of recovery behavior, like exercise, a hobby, or spending time with your family, that helps you relax, feel good, and detach from work.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
