THE WAVES CALM YOU

If you’re feeling overworked or have a lot on your mind, taking a break to wander amid the sounds of crashing waves could be just what you need. Californian scientists found that when people listen to the sounds of the sea, the same neurons in their brain light up as when they are engaged in deep meditation. When you attain a relaxed state like this, you produce less of the stress hormone cortisol, and your blood pressure naturally decreases.