{"id":15811,"date":"2022-12-05T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T23:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=15811"},"modified":"2022-12-05T08:54:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T22:54:52","slug":"diving-into-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2022\/12\/05\/diving-into-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Diving into wellbeing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we head towards hot summer days, what other reason do you need to dive into a pool or dip your toes in the ocean? Well, here\u2019s one: <\/span>research<\/span><\/a> shows that water activity can improve your mental health and wellbeing! Bond University researchers found that aquatic activity such as swimming, surfing and water aerobics can improve your mood and reduce anxiety and depression. Some of the factors that are attributed to this improved wellbeing includes the relaxed aquatic environment and the low-impact on the body.\u00a0 This in turn results in lower blood pressure and an improved feeling of wellbeing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interestingly, the social connection of engaging in aquatic activities with a friend or as a group was shown to increase the overall wellbeing effect. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few key tips to help you get started:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n