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20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 8, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com TO YOUR HEALTH! Results of numerous studies show that vacation is an essential element in enjoying a healthy lifestyle. One of the longest studies done on the impact that vacations have on health began in 1948 and was conducted by the Framingham Heart Study. They followed a large group of women over a 20 year period and found that the body reacts very positively to `downtime'. The evidence showed that vacations are an important aspect of our physical health. Another study published by the organization in 2000 looked at 12,000 men over a period of nine years; they found that those who did not take an annual vacation were at high risk for coronary heart disease and carried a 32% increased risk of dying of a heart attack. The Wisconsin Medical Journal published a study conducted in 2005 which showed that the lack of regular vacations contributed to psychological health risks. The study also showed that women who seldom took vacations were more likely to develop symptoms of depression. For many married people, planning a vacation can be stressful and seems like just another thing on the "to do list" but it doesn't have to be. Our travel consultants are experts at finding the perfect vacation to help you unwind, relax and make the most of your precious time off; tell them what your ideal of a dream vacation is, and they will take it beyond your imagination. Like any other important service provider in your life, a vital part of their job is developing a relationship with you in order to understand your needs and wants. It's well worth spending a few minutes to allow them to tap into your mindset; once they do, you'll be well on your way to enjoying your hard earned vacation days and rejuvenating your mind, body and spirit on a getaway that's just right for you. Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com Reduce Reuse Recycle BEAVER TRAILS TO PERU: Twins Tatiana and Antonio Vargas took The Oakville Beaver with them to visit their grandparents Juan and Maria Vargas in Mancora, Peru, a small village near the Peru/Ecuador border. Take along a copy of The Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. Voted Best Travel Agency Best Cruise Company Best Travel Agent Thanks Oakville! Hopedale Shopping Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville Relax... you're with us 221 Lakeshore Road E. (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com 905-337-2228 www.hookedoncruising.com To place your ad here call 905-845-3824