'Ageing... While it can't be stopped, it can be slowed down,' researcher Fangli Hu said. Exposure to new cultures, languages, surroundings and relaxing activities can stimulate stress responses and elevate metabolic rates, encouraging the body's self-organising capabilities. The study suggests that simply stepping onto a plane can be as rejuvenating as many cosmetic treatments, enhancing both physical and mental health.
'Put simply, the self-defence system becomes more resilient,' Ms Hu explained. 'Hormones conducive to tissue repair and regeneration may be released and promote the self-healing system's functioning.' This illustrates how travel can trigger biological processes that support healthier ageing.
'Tourism is a part of a healthy lifestyle that can potentially contribute to physical and mental health and promote healthy ageing,' Ms Hu said. 'Travelling, you can immerse yourself in a new environment - especially therapeutic landscapes like forests and beaches - and they can help reduce stress and improve people's mental wellbeing.' This underlines the significant benefits of travel.
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