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Travelling is [well / good] for us. There is a saying that travel broadens the [brain / mind] . A new study says that going [on / in] trips could slow down the ageing process. The travel [bag / bug] could be one hobby that is healthy. Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia said travelling could make us look and feel [youth / younger] . They said having different experiences and [meet / meeting] new people could make us more youthful as we get [elder / older] . Fangli Hu, lead author of the research, said: "Tourism isn't just about leisure and [recreating / recreation] . It could also contribute [to / at] people's physical and mental health". Ms Hu added: "Ageing, as a process, is irreversible. While it can't be stopped, it can be slowed [down / up] ."

The researchers looked at [what / how] travelling might affect how we age. They suggested that going on vacations, backpacking and sightseeing can [lower / low] stress. Going on trips can also [boost / boast] our metabolism, which strengthens our [commune / immune] system. Travel could also help repair body [tissue / issues] . This helps to slow down the [designs / signs] of ageing. Ms Hu said travelling often involves physical activities [such / like] hiking, climbing, and cycling. She said these "potentially" reduce tension and fatigue in the muscles and [joins / joints] . She added: "Participating in these activities could [enhance / destroy] the body's immune function and self-defence capabilities." The researchers said travelling could be better than anti-ageing [creams / wrinkles] .

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