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Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or sleep, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this. HealthA few individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as escapism. However, research has shown that recreation contributes to satisfaction, and that the stress management aspects of it contribute to quality of life, health and wellness, happiness, and that the use of recreation as a diversion may have clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments. In some cultures and religions, recreation is encouraged on certain days and discouraged on others. For example, in Judaism, Shabbat is a day for recreation, study, and relaxation; many Christian churches also have Sabbath. However, others interpret Sabbath to be a day of worship. According to research cited in Time magazine, stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License From Yahoo Image Search: "Recreation"  nicholls.edu admin Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:16:25 GM As your president, I am asking you to play a positive role in passing the student referendum to fund the operation of the student . recreation. center. By working to pass this referendum, you will help to ensure the future development and ...  nichollsalumni.org jessica.harvey hu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:05 GM For more information on the plan for the new Student . Recreation. Center, please click here. To read Dr. Stephen Hulbert's letter to the students in regards to the Student . Recreation. Center, please click Student Rec Center Letter from Dr ...  onsport.gnars.com Mathon hu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:50 GM Foam Rollers are available in two distinctive densities. We cover the soft roller and the hard roller. You may possibly stumble on that a number of of your. From Google Blog Search: "Recreation"  news.google.com ReadMedia (press release) STAUNTON, VA (03/19/2010)(readMedia)-- The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will unveil it's newly ... "Build It and They Will Come" Mantra Creates New Life at Gypsy Hill Skate Park ReadMedia (press release) all 2 news articles » news.google.com Entertainment Weekly Watching Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock last night, I was struck anew by the ways these once-and-future SNL stars, Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler, ... news.google.com Regional News Alderman Jeff Prestinario (1st Ward) recalled how the Recreation Department was the low man on the totem poll and received little funding ... From Google News Search: "Recreation" What is the series Parks and Recreation about? Q. I am interested in buying the first season of the NBC series Parks adn Recreation on when it releases on DVD ON September 8th. I just want to know, what is the show about. Also, is it the Office spin off that they've been talking about for a while? Asked by MajorFilmFan - Tue Jul 7 22:51:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments A. The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. its hilarious youll love it if you like the office. Leslie is so clueless shes like the female version of Micheal on the office. Answered by Jess - Wed Jul 8 01:45:25 2009 I'm trying to recreate a wine bar atmosphere. What colors should I paint my Recreation room? Q. I want my recreation room to resemble the cozy and sociable atmosphere of a wine bar/ French or Italian cafe. What colors do you suggest? Asked by MUSASHI - Mon Dec 17 21:26:17 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments A. Red faux effect.. Prime walls Paint in pure red Go over with a dry brush with a darker red..light brush strokes..takes forever, but great look. Answered by CherryCheri - Mon Dec 17 21:29:20 2007 Why would you need volunteers at a recreation center?
Q. I'm doing a project for my spanish class where you have to make a brochure that is trying to encourage people to volunteer at a recreation center so...i need reasons and why it'd be good! Asked by andee - Sun Mar 29 18:55:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Meet new people/make new friends Share your expertise with others Help children learn new sports and games Stay active Answered by Pat - Mon Mar 30 12:44:00 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Recreation"
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