Settling down by the sea, in a so-called “blue space,” has been linked to a 17% reduction in mortality rate. Researcher Wallace J. Nichols, who coined the term “blue mind theory,” stated that any engagement with water, even a creek, can offer a salve for our embattled brains. Nichols argues that temporary proximity to clean water is a form of stress therapy, inducing a meditative state, decreased heart rate, and mindfulness. With this in mind, visiting bodies of water this summer to savor the sensory details on offer has positive effects on the body. Blue zones, which have the highest concentration of centenarians, are situated along a coastline.
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