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Doctors and Insurers Embrace Travel as Preventive Therapy

Growing evidence shows wellness-focused travel boosts mental and physical health, with Thailand leading in medical tourism. Countries now encourage patients to take active holidays as therapy, while insurers support travel for cost savings and better outcomes. Thailand offers affordable treatments and wellness retreats as therapeutic alternatives.