Studies show not taking vacations is associated with health problems . Dean Obeidallah : As a nation , we are obsessed with work . One study found that men at high risk for coronary heart disease , and who failed to take annual vacations , were 32 % more susceptible to dying from a heart attack . He says working more does not necessarily mean a better bottom line . Obeidallah : The average American spends about 20 hours per week at the office.
Studies show not taking vacations is associated with health problems . Dean Obeidallah : As a nation , we are obsessed with work . He says working more does not necessarily mean a better bottom line . Obeidallah : The average American spends about 20 hours per week at the office.