Even doctors need to take time to take care of themselves, especially since nearly a quarter of physicians work 60 to 80 hours a week, according to the American Medical Association. So, after caring for us, how do some of our favorite chronic docs show themselves some TLC? Here, four members of HealthCentral s medical review board share their best pamper practices.
Relax in the Garden
Digging in the dirt might be the most important way Yasmine S. Ali, M.D., a cardiologist and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, practices self-care.
“This keeps me physically and mentally active, not only with planting and maintaining, but with planning new garden patches and containers,” she says. “It’s so fulfilling choosing which vegetables and herbs to plant anew each season and reading up on new varieties.”