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Does a mountain vacation make you happy? According to experts, high-altitude vacations bring multiple benefits to your mood and health. Here are some of them.
In summer as in winter, the mountains are among the most revitalizing destinations. Simple feelings or proven benefits? Discover 4 good reasons to reach the summits according to the specialists quoted in Le Progrès.
The beauty of the landscapes
The calming effects of nature on the body and mind are well established. There are many studies on this subject, and one of them, conducted by Professor Lara Franco of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, shows that the mountains in particular offer a healthy environment, with little pollution and less noise pollution. Factors that significantly reduce stress.
A slow pace
A stay in the mountains is also an opportunity to slow down your pace, observe nature, while enjoying a spectacular setting. What “offers many health and wellness benefits, including reduced anxiety, stress and even a lowering of resting heart rate,” reports Professor Lara Franco in his work.
Benefits for the cardiovascular system
Altitude offers other benefits, such as being beneficial for cardiovascular health. Indeed, this geographical position allows more red blood cells to be produced. Which stimulates the heart, but also physical condition in general. Even more so if you are a fan of hiking! An activity that boosts lung activity and allows you to fill up on oxygen.
Feeling good in your body, feeling good in your head!
Exposure to the sun
Finally, mountain holidays allow you to get some sun exposure and increase your dose of vitamin D, which is excellent for your morale. A multitude of benefits that you can enjoy in all seasons!
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