Close to 100 hawksbill sea turtles – a critically endangered species – have been found on a deserted beach in Brazil. Barely hatched, their arrival remained unnoticed by passersby, given the recent and strict COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting citizens from accessing the region’s beaches. Also known as tartarugas-de-pente in Brazil, the 97 sea turtles hatched in…
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Neuroscientists Strongly Recommend That You Visit the Beach More Often
According to a study, the beach has a positive impact on our general psychological state by minimizing the stress that accumulates during our everyday lives. The researchers are unanimous that occasional short moments of relaxation at sea are critical to avoiding health problems that may arise due to the impact of stress, especially if we…
Regular Beach Visits Psychologically Restore Us, Enabling to Better Handle the Stress of Everyday Life, Study Finds
The busy lifestyle of the modern era drains us physically and psychologically; however, a regular visit to the beach can help us reduce stress-related health issues, researchers say. According to Professor J. Aaron Hipp, of community health at North Carolina State University, “beaches and waterfront parks offer more restorative benefits to people than gyms, entertainment…