17 Ways Traveling Will Make You Healthier
| March 23, 2015
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10. You Also Socialize More
Research has shown that when we travel, we’re more likely to be social, and socializing with other people is good for your mental health. From helping curb depression to generally improving mood and relieving stress, meeting new people has all kinds of benefits for your brain. Not only that, according to studies, patients from the Midwestern Veterans Hospital who were known to be “isolated and withdrawn” were reportedly much more social after taking a vacation, and staff noted the vast improvement to their mental health after getting away for a little while.
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