Don't Take the Fun Out of Leisure Time

Too much planning makes leisure time seem like work

Wednesday, January 04, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Over-Planning Can Take the Fun Out of Leisure Time Leisure time is supposed to be fun time. But, too much planning makes leisure time seem like work, researchers report. They reviewed 13 studies and found that when leisure activities... Read more ...  News Health Tip: 5 Things to Help You Sleep Soundly If your room is too bright, noisy or full of activity when you travel, any of these could prevent you from getting needed rest. The National Sleep Foundation recommends... Read more ... DUI Rates Decline for U.S. Drivers As millions of holiday revelers hit the roads after the ball drops on New Year's Eve, the trip home might be a little safer because fewer Americans say they're driving under the influence of... Read more ... Many Misuse OTC Sleep Aids: Survey People struggling with insomnia often turn to non-prescription sleep remedies that may be habit-forming and are only intended for short-term use, according to a new Consumer Reports survey... Read more ... Does Legalizing Pot Spur Kids to Try It? States that legalize recreational marijuana use may be sending a message to teens that pot is harmless, a new study suggests. Fewer teenagers in Washington and Colorado saw... Read more ... Depression Center MedicineNet's Depression Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various depression topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects how one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The main types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease). Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT