Travel provides physical and psychological benefits that can help reduce stress and tension from daily life. It enhances happiness by lowering cortisol levels in the body, and new research shows it can be as effective as antidepressant drugs in treating frustration. Studies also find that women who travel at least twice a year are less likely to be chronically stressed than those who only travel once every two years. When traveling, people expand their horizons by experiencing new cultures and learning from them, which aids personal and social development. It also enhances creativity by exposing individuals to new places and experiences. Travel can increase gratitude toward one's home country by experiencing areas with fewer resources and services.