Are people who live near the ocean healthier?

Spending Time Outside People living near the ocean are also more likely to spend time outdoors, which increases their vitamin D production. Vitamin D is essential to proper body functioning and promoting calcium absorption, bone strength, and immune health. Oceanside climates can also help restore health.



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People living near the ocean are also more likely to spend time outdoors, which increases their vitamin D production. Vitamin D is essential to proper body functioning and promoting calcium absorption, bone strength, and immune health. Oceanside climates can also help restore health.

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The fresh salty sea air is full of negative ions, believed to help alleviate depression and the increased levels of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, which soaks into our skin makes us feel good,” says Joe S.

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“As well as improving sleep, recent scientific research shows that coastal living can also help in warding off depression and anxiety.” In fact, you don't even have to get your feet wet to feel the mental and health benefits of living by the sea.

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Being in nature, a place you feel safe, can lower your blood pressure and stress hormone levels. Likewise, spending time at the beach can lessen anxiety and nervous system arousal, which is what makes you feel stressed and anxious. It lifts your mood.

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Living By The Sea Means Cleaner Air Sea air is cleaner and less polluted. According to science, the air in nature areas, like forests and areas of water, contains more negative ions compared to built up areas. These ions are our friends. They elevate serotonin, a mood regulator, and boost our day time energy levels.

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One of the biggest concerns among homeowners near the ocean is the cost of upkeep that comes with owning beach property. The corrosive nature of saltwater, potential flood damage, and expensive insurance threaten to cut holes in your pocket.

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De-Stress The beach also provides soothing sensory input from the sound of ocean waves meeting the shore and the feel of warm sand beneath your feet. Spending time at the beach can lessen nervous system arousal – something that contributes to your excess anxiety.

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This is because water triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's 'rest and digest' response. In this state, your heart rate and blood pressure lowers, your digestion is stimulated and your body is able to relax.

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It's proven that living by the sea makes people want to spend more time outdoors. Whether that's walking along the beach, swimming in the sea, kayaking, snorkeling or playing beach volleyball all seem better when it's accompanied by warm weather and bright blue skies.

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