This is the surprising reason we need to be near water to be happy

A scientific study proves that living next to a river, lake or ocean makes people happier.

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Peaceful Beach

American biologist Wallace J. Nichols has published a study that should motivate many of you. According to him, living next to a body of water brings calm, peace and above all... reduces stress!

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But it is not enough to live near these bodies of water, it is also necessary to be immersed in it. Indeed, water is beneficial for the body as it relaxes the muscles and slows the heart rate.

But that's not all! Another English study states that those who live near the water have better health. You know what you have to do: move!

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