{
  "id": 8028458,
  "title": "More short holidays close to home boost well-being, study finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/more-short-holidays-close-to-home-boost-well-being-study-finds",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-17T13:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-short-holidays-home-boost.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Travel plays a far more critical role in mental health and well-being than previously thought, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast-led research. The study found frequent leisure travel boosts happiness, psychological resilience and overall quality of life, with the greatest benefits experienced by people who feel vulnerable or struggle to manage stress.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}