I had the second of my semi-annual massages today. I would get one every day, but they are too expensive and I am too cheap. However, I get one every once in a while because I think they are good for your health and they feel really nice.

Scientists are now finding that massage can reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system, dampen harmful stress hormones and raise mood-elevating brain chemicals such as serotonin. - Newsweek, "The Magic of Touch"

I think massage is even more important for us stressed out stock traders. Stress, one of my most unhealthy habits, can kill if left untreated:

Stress drives people to an early grave, says a leading physician. It lowers a person's immunity to the common cold and makes him/her more susceptible to ailments like asthma, cardiovascular disease and even cancer...