Home Breadcrumb caret Practice Breadcrumb caret Planning and Advice Retirees who travel are healthier, says report Retirees should plan to travel during retirement. By Staff | February 3, 2014 | Last updated on February 3, 2014 1 min read Retirees who travel are healthier, says new research by the Global Coalition of Aging. As MarketWatch reports, the coalition finds those who plan to travel maintain healthy habits. The bonus is taking vacations has significant mental and physical benefits. Though most people think taking trips only helps in the short term, adds MarketWatch, taking time out to relax at least once a year reduces the risk of conditions such as heart disease. Read more. Also check out: The 15 best places to be a retiree Health concerns trump finances for Boomers: RBC Stay healthy to stay profitable Living to a healthy old age without going broke Understand PoA requirements Fewer Canadians want to be snowbirds Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo