Science-backed health benefits of travelling you didn’t know about

According to researchers travelling is linked to improving mental and emotional health. Here are some scientific facts that prove travel is good for your health

By Editorial Team Published on: November 18, 2019 6:36 pm

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The very idea of travelling to a far away place makes us happy, isn’t it? The visual impact of snow-clad mountain, a dense forest or a deep blue ocean, even in your imagination has a calming and rejuvenating effect. That’s why it’s tough to find anyone who doesn’t love travelling. The establishment of travelling as a popular culture has more reasons than one. While some travel in order to get engrossed in the beauty of nature or revisit history others love to explore different art and culture or simply to unwind. However, nowadays travelling is seen as an alternative medicine. Starting from de-stressing you to amping up your fitness levels, travelling does it all. In fact, there’s a spate of scientific research that tells you how it improves your overall well-being, in terms of both physical and mental health. Here, we take you through a few of them.

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Brings down stress levels: There is no secret that travelling takes away all your stress caused by everyday life. It has been linked with happiness, stress and anxiety alleviation. So, travelling has been recommended as a treatment method for depression. In fact, according to a study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, you can feel well-rested, less anxious, just after a three-day-long vacation

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