The Reason Traveling Can Make Us Look Young

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JAKARTA - Traveling has many benefits. Even if it is for business or holidays with a partner or family, traveling can make us more relaxed and relaxed.

Traveling also makes a person's stress level lower. A new study says traveling also makes a person's face look youthful.

Research finding traveling can create social connections, better hours of sleep, and gain new experiences. This can help reduce the risk of premature aging.

This finding was presented by Fangli Hu, lead author of PhD studies and candidates atctiono Cowan University, Australia. The study was published in the Journal of Travel Research in August 2024.

"As a tourism academic, we want to see how travel can make real differences in people's lives, especially in terms of health and aging," Fangli Hu said, quoted from the Women's Health page on Monday, October 21, 2024.

The researchers say changing the usual routine and seeing new things can reduce stress levels and increase metabolism. Ultimately, this can boost the immune system and slow signs of aging.

Meanwhile, Shannel Kassis Elhelou, PsyD, a genomics and neuropsychology researcher at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health and Lifestyle Program at Santa Monica, California, said the theory was interesting.

"This is in line with what we identify as a pillar of brain health: sleep, nutrition, stress management, sports, socialization, and cognitive stimulation," said Elhelou.

"Travel naturally combines many elements, especially through physical activity, cognitive engagement from new experiences, and social interactions that arise when exploring new cultures. These factors are important to maintain cognitive and mental health, in addition to growing a sense of happiness and purpose." he continued.

Traveling can make a person live a healthy lifestyle, such as activities to encourage more physical activity and social relationships.

"In addition, the journey can lead to healthier diets when we try fresh local foods," he said.

Once again, it's a pretty new concept and it's hard to say travel can definitely slow aging. Given that traveling is fun for most people, it doesn't hurt to do it.

Hu also said there is no definite way to travel in order to get optimal benefits. The ideal way for traveling depends heavily on everyone's situation and needs.

"An annual holiday may be useful, but for some people, more frequent trips or regular short holidays may provide greater benefits. It doesn't have to be an international, local or weekend trip that might also be suitable." Hu explained.

So, go away traveling because it can help you stay young or fun.