Being by the coast is good for your mental health, according to science

Calling all beach bums...

Spending time at the seaside could be beneficial for your mental health, a recent study has found. To be fair, you might already have suspected this, but it turns out that there's scientific evidence to back it up. Researchers in New Zealand and Michigan in the US discovered that exposure to “visible blue spaces” can lower “psychological distress”. Studying the city of Wellington, they looked at where people were living and in relation to the sea and concluded that those who lived closer to the sea were generally less stressed, according to Southern Living. The researchers claimed that this was because natural backgrounds are easier for the brain to process. So there you have it; another excuse to hit the beach for a stroll today. If only we could get some decent weather, we'd be flying it.