Going to the beach can be good for relaxation and for your health (Image: Image Bank)
First of all, going to the beach is a great time that sunny and hot days provide us. So much so that if you ask anyone who loves being in the sand and sea, they will easily tell you the benefits of it. The focus is mainly on luxury that satisfies coastal residents and tourists.
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However, science has once again confirmed this hypothesis. This is because one study has proven the benefits of spending time at the beach for the brain. Moreover, our body reacts in other ways when we go to the beach. So, we wrote this report to show you how great it is to go to the beach. know more.
Benefits of the beach for mental health
The beach can bring many benefits to our physical and mental health in many different ways. According to a study conducted by Kobe University in Japan, people who live with a sea view feel less stress compared to people who do not have this privilege.
Moreover, according to the American website Webmd, going to the beach helps our minds in many ways. For example:
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- Scene change: Many studies show that seeing the same things over and over again helps cause stress. So, when you go to the beach, you are exposed to a different sight, new smells and sounds that can soothe you.
- Improvement in mood: Going to the beach can improve self-esteem and increase feelings of relaxation. According to Dr. Dan Brennan, people with attention deficit disorder may feel calmer and less isolated when walking along the beach.
- Improvement in depression symptoms: Normally, when we go to the beach, we are exposed to more sunlight, and this increases exposure to vitamin D. According to a study conducted by neuropsychologists at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), this vitamin contributes to the treatment of symptoms of depression.
- Makes sleeping easier: Everyone who has heard sea waves knows how relaxing they feel. This is so true that a study conducted by Korea University found that those who slept listening to the sound of waves for a month had an increase in the quality of their sleep.
The benefits of the beach on physical health
However, it's not just the mind that benefits from our trip to the beach. According to the Medical Daily website, seawater contains many minerals, such as: Magnesium, potassium and iodine. Therefore, a simple swim in the sea can help fight infections, as these minerals have this property.
Moreover, walking with your feet in the sand can also bring many benefits. According to Dr. Thierry Lejeune, of Saint-Luc University in Belgium, when we step on sand, our body exerts greater mechanical effort to move. In this way, the foot and leg muscles become stronger.
Last but not least, there are the benefits of swimming in the sea. According to Medical Daily, swimming is one of the most complete exercises. Since it is responsible for moving almost all muscle groups and generates minimal impact on the joints. Obviously it is necessary to do this on a beach suitable for swimming, with calm seas and carefully.
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