What is your water? And as it turns out, nearly everyone has an answer. Studies have found that people who live near the coasts are generally healthier and happier. Other studies show that when shown photographs of natural green spaces, people’s stress levels drop, but the more blue spaces in the photos, the more people prefer them.
There are scientific reasons why being near water makes you happier
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