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Already planning next year’s holiday? New research*** found that taking time off gives us physical, as well as psychological, benefits. These can last for up to a month after returning home by actually tweaking how our genes function. Just six days away triggers genetic changes that calm stress, boost the immune system and lower the levels of proteins linked to dementia and depression. As if we need a better reason to escape the cold!