But, what makes the beach such an excellent place formental health?

Three wordswater, sun, and air.

Additionally, vitamin D helps maintain bone health and a robust immune system.

Two friends sunbathing at the beach

Manuel Arias Duran / Getty Images

Don’t Stay Out in the Sun for Too Long Though!

Researchers discovered that participating inoutdoor activitieshas a more significant impact on mental health than doing those activities indoors.

Even doing the simplest of acts outside can make you feel good.

Interestingly enough, research actually backs this up!

A study showed that people experience a number of health benefits by taking a trip to the beach.

Engaging in these sports gives you time to interact and bond with othersand maybe evenmake some new friends.

Enjoying all of this with loved ones makes this experience even more remarkable.

Blue Space:How Being Near Water Benefits Health.Alternative and Complementary Therapies.2019;25(4).

2004;80(6 Suppl):1678S-88S.

2013 Jul;10(7-8):20-4.

PMID: 24062970; PMCID: PMC3779905.