The first signs of aging can feel like a "low blow" for many, and in the fight against this natural process, common allies include creams with retinol, collagen, and other active ingredients.
However, experts believe there is a more effective approach to this
"problem"—more frequent travel, which also includes moderate physical
activity.
Such vacations have a dual effect: they immediately calm the
nervous system and bring long-term health benefits.
BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND SELF-HEALING
The positive experiences we gain through travel have proven
to be highly effective in combating accumulated chronic stress, as well as
health and aging issues. Researchers from Edith Cowan University explain that
physical activity, an integral part of any vacation, positively impacts
metabolism and improves blood health and nutrient exchange in the body,
allowing it to function better.
"Engaging in recreational activities stimulates the
immune system, which plays a protective role in the body. Moderate activity is
also good for our bones, muscles, and joints," said Fangli Hu, author of
the study.
In addition, travel positively affects mental health—each
new destination awakens feelings of satisfaction and happiness, which also
reflect on the body's overall health. Through walking, hiking, swimming,
cycling, and other activities and leisure pursuits, our nervous system
gradually achieves a state of balance, promoting the self-healing process and
slowing down the body's natural aging process, as reported by Science Daily.
CAUTION IS STILL NECESSARY
Scientific research suggests that travel could become a
highly effective, possibly revolutionary, "health intervention" in
the future, capable of significantly slowing down the natural and irreversible
aging process. Combined with regular physical activity and a healthy diet rich
in essential nutrients, travel could enhance global health and potentially
increase life expectancy.
"Stress relief helps maintain metabolic balance and
enhances tissue regeneration efficiency, which ultimately leads to slower aging,"
Hu concluded.
Although travel offers numerous physical and mental health
benefits, experts warn that caution is still necessary. When traveling, it is
essential to pay attention to infectious diseases (especially when visiting
exotic destinations), avoid consuming food that may cause poisoning, be mindful
of injuries, and take precautions for personal safety, reports RT Balkan.