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Catch the travel bug for a healthy life!

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The thought of travelling to a new destinatio­n, sipping cocktails on a beach, and indulging in a relaxing spabath can instantly cut down stress levels and bring a sense of relief in one’s life.

Studies show that travel offers a variety of surprising personal and health benefits, including an increased feeling of happiness and a decreased risk of heart diseases. Travel also enables people to deal with the challenges of life.

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1 Increases happiness and

decreases stress: Taking a short break from work and heading for a vacation can help you recharge. Chronic stress can increase the levels of certain hormones that disrupt bodily processes and can lead to blood clots that increase the chances of heart attacks. Therefore, visit a new place, where you can relax, rest, and make memories. 2 Promotes greater physical activity: Lack of activity is the primary cause of most chronic diseases, which compounds unhealthy practices such as consuming junk food. While travelling, do make it a point to indulge in

adventure activities like trekking, kayaking, and rafting. In case you do not like adrenaline-pumping activities, spend your day out of the hotel room exploring the city on foot or a bike. The more you get your heart pumping, the better. 3 Leads to social

interactio­ns: Home and work commitment­s can leave a person feeling isolated. The best cure for this is setting out on a journey and being a part of interestin­g engagement­s. Travelling makes you interact with different people with interestin­g background­s and perspectiv­es, which can create lasting friendship­s. 4 Boosts immune system significan­tly: Heading to a new destinatio­n can help you take your mind off your hectic schedule. You breathe fresh air and stay in close touch with nature. The body adapts to new bacteria, giving a boost to the immune system. 5 Helps you live longer:

Several studies show that even the anticipati­on of a trip can make a person happy. Taking trips frequently can boost your creative skills, cut down on stress levels, restore your health and improve your overall well-being.

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PHOTO: ISTOCK

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