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do you currently live in a home with a view of the ocean? can you hear the waves rolling in and smell the salt air as you have dinner on the balcony? if so, the rest of us envy you. as it turns out that perfect home with an ocean view could have even more benefits than the obvious. it could be beneficial to your mental health. 




a recent study has shown that living in a home with a view of the ocean could have significant benefits of reducing stress and improving overall mental health. that<u+2019>s right; as if that perfect beach home you dream of wasn<u+2019>t perfect enough already, it could even help your sanity. 




<u+201c>increased views of blue space is significantly associated with lower levels of psychological distress,<u+201d> says one of the authors of the study. 




the research study was performed by a group at michigan state university and found some relatively surprising results. it was co-authored by amber l. pearson , an assistant professor at the university whose main focus is social justice and understanding the <u+201c>unexpected tenacity, adaptability and resilience of the underprivileged.<u+201d> 




her area of focus may seem surprising enough, considering the fact that ocean views are normally only affordable to the very upper-class. however, that was part of the point of the investigation. professor pearson seeks to understand the aspects of the built, physical and social environment that bolster health in the face of adversity. she has worked specifically in the realm of water research and to understand the intersection of spatial and social dimensions of health as they relate to water access. 




<u+201c>we live in increasingly urbanized areas which limit our exposure to natural spaces and this could lead to more depression and mental health issues <u+2013> one of the top causes of disease worldwide <u+2013> so identifying factors within cities which relate to positive mental health is important,<u+201d> says professor pearson. prev post page 1 of 3 next leave a reply your email address will not be published. comment discover little known health secrets and useful tips for healthy living! first name gmo apples may be deregulated by the end of 2013 




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