After a long conversation with a fellow travel pal of mine, James Grana, and also happens to own a successful San Antonio seo company, asks me a random question out fo the blue with, when was the last time you travelled abroad? Maybe you have traveled abroad for business, but have you done it for leisure? Traveling to a foreign country for leisure comes with many health benefits that have been proven scientifically. Here are some of them.
Research has shown that traveling keeps a person healthier. Women that travel at least two times every year have a lower risk of a heart attack compared to females that travel after every 6 years. This is also the case for males. Men that do not travel every year have a 20% death risk and 30% risk of developing heart disease.
Losing your baggage or a connecting flight in a foreign country can cause anxiety. However, scientific evidence shows that traveling can reduce stress levels dramatically. Most people feel less anxious when they travel. They also come back home in a better mood and more rested. And, these benefits can linger even for weeks after traveling.
Foreign experiences can increase the integrativeness and depth of thoughts, as well as, cognitive flexibility. This means traveling can enhance the ability of a person to make better, deeper connections when given disparate forms. Essentially, research has proven the existence of a link between international travel and creativity. But, traveling alone is not enough. A traveler must be purposeful about interacting with and engaging other people.
Most people are happier when they travel. Perhaps, that’s because they don’t have to worry about work when traveling. However, most people report increased happiness from trip planning.
Most people don’t want to talk about depression. However, it’s a major health problem in modern society. It’s not uncommon for doctors to prescribe depression medication to patients. Unfortunately, depression medication is not a healthier option. A healthier alternative is escaping the anxiety and hopelessness of depression. Travel can help you escape this hopelessness and lead a depression-free life.
These are scientifically proven health benefits of foreign travels. Plan more foreign trips to enjoy them.
