Study says living near water may be the secret to a happy life as it reduces mental decline
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Study says living near water may be the secret to a happy life as it reduces mental decline

Hindustan Times  

You know that being in nature is good for your mental health, and it’s one of the best and most accessible ways to boost your mood. However, new research shows that if you live near a body of water, you not only inherently feel calmer and more at ease, it could be the secret to a healthy life in old age. Now, new findings show that the more water around the home, the lesser the mental decline, reported Daily Mail. According to a study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, scientists have found that middle-aged and older people in the UK who live near the sea, lakes, or rivers — so-called 'blue spaces' — are less likely to suffer age-related mental decline. The researchers say that humid air around large expanses of water may limit air pollution that has previously been linked to age-related mental decline.

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Spending time around ‘blue spaces’ may result in better mental health in adulthood
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Spending time around ‘blue spaces’ may result in better mental health in adulthood

The Hindu  

Spending time around natural parks and wooded areas have proven to be beneficial for mental health in adulthood. “Our findings suggest that building familiarity and confidence in and around blue spaces during childhood may stimulate an inherent joy of nature and encourage people to seek out recreational natural experiences, with beneficial consequences for adult mental health,” Valeria Vitale, lead author …

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