Does living near water make you happier?

A: Research has shown that being near, in, on or under water can provide a long list of benefits for our mind and body, including lowering stress and anxiety, increasing an overall sense of well-being and happiness, a lower heart and breathing rate, and safe, better workouts.



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The study's results showed that living near the ocean lowered stress and anxiety, increased an overall feeling of well-being and happiness, and induced a lower heart and breathing rate.

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The proximity to the ocean can help moderate temperatures, making it a beneficial place to live year-round. The breezes that come in off the sea, often considered refreshing, bring in clean air, which can result in better health, especially for people who suffer with asthma and allergies.

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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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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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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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There is real scientific evidence that breathing the ocean air and/or spending some time on the beach delivers many health benefits. In addition to improving lung function, a few days seaside can reduce the symptoms of some skin conditions, including eczema. Oceanside air also has numerous mental health benefits.

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The waves, sand, and ocean breezes are all a picture-perfect way to spend a vacation, bringing relaxation and stress relief almost the instant you begin to smell the salt air. Over time, living near the ocean can improve your health, reducing your risk of obesity, heart disease, and other illnesses.

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Studies show that there are clear links when it comes to living in a coastal area and mental well-being. Being at the beach means our mind and body both get a cognitive break. Quite simply, it's almost like pressing the reset button for yourself.

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Beach Therapy for Your Mind It calms the mind with the meditational ebb and flow of the tides, lowering anxiety and stress, reducing headaches, and lifting depression.

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