How to slow aging? Travel more, new study says

Many of those who want to slow down the aging process turn to supplements, skincare products and elaborate workout routines.

But finding the fountain of youth might be as simple as traveling.

A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) published in Science Daily suggests that traveling can be your best bet for looking young.

The study found that travel experiences are linked to delaying the aging process.

Bolstering physical activities, mental stimulation and social interactions during one’s travels can help keep the body’s entropy in check.

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Lead researcher Fangli Hu explains in the study, “Positive travel experiences can enhance individuals’ physical and mental wellness through exposure to novel environments, engagement in physical activities and social interaction.”

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How travel can slow aging

By sustaining what scientists refer to as a “low-entropy” state, travel can improve health in many ways. 

Travel activities such as swimming and hiking, and discovering new places can reduce stress, balance immune responses and boost overall well-being.

“Tourism isn’t just about leisure and recreation. It could also contribute to people’s physical and mental health,” Ms. Hu said.

She adds that traveling can help maintain the body’s self-defense systems by lowering chronic tension and stress — a vital process in slowing down signs of aging, given that chronic stress can speed up the aging process.

While other anti-aging studies, including Mayo Clinic’s research on “zombie cells,” focus on more technical interventions, this study sheds light on a more holistic approach.

While traveling, you might as well get an extra anti-aging boost by having a healthy, balanced diet and taking skincare supplements.

What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and book that trip to the fountain of youth.