Living Near The Ocean Might Actually Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds

Living Near The Ocean Might Actually Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds

Living Near The Ocean Might Actually Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds Those fortunate enough to take a beach vacation or live in a coastal city already know the calming effect of the ocean surf, or the sensorial joys of digging your toes into the sand.  But according to new reports from researchers at Ohio State University, living near the ocean might really help you live longer. New research suggests coastal living could lead to higher life expectancies. Photo courtesy of Kampus Production/Pexels The researchers analyzed population data, including life expectancy, of more than 66,000 census tracts throughout the United States, comparing numbers baked on proximity to waterways. They found that living within miles of the ocean breeze may be linked to a longer life, but that the same benefits don’t apply for living in a riverside city (Sorry, Chicago). Basically, the researchers saw a correlation between longer life expectancy and water for those who live within about 30 miles of an ocea…