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Key Takeaways
Taking a trip might be an investment for your longevity.
A new study published in theJournal of Travel Researchsuggests that positive travel experiences could help slow biological aging.
The researchers used the concept of entropya measure of disorder and chaos in physicsto explain how vacations impact health.
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Negative travel experiencessuch as stress or illnesscan lead to poor health outcomes.
Finding ways to make travel a positive experience can offer some health benefits.
It doesnt have to be an international trip; local travel or weekend escapes might work well too.
Research shows thateven a short, four-night vacation can help reduce stress.
However, many people experiencing chronic stressespecially due to factors like economic instabilitydont have the opportunity to travel.
Thats not a travel experiencethats you just being anxious in a different location.
Taking a trip may also help you discover new ways to manage stress, Chopik added.
One useful thing that maybe travel does is it will teach us how to relax, he said.
Its always important to stay hydrated.
We kind of forget that when were out and about, seeing new things and having fun.
This will help with mental clarity and with your joint function, Weible said.
As far as lasting effects, youre going to need to come home and build on that.
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