Aquariums
Ah, Aquariums.
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| A Soothing plantation aquarium.. |
One of my personal favorites is the home aquarium. Not only do they look stunning and serve as a focal point for any room, but they also offer a plethora of benefits that can improve our daily lives.
Home aquariums are not only beautiful and serve as a focal point for any room, but they also offer many benefits. Studies show that watching fish can reduce stress and improve focus. They also improve air quality by filtering out toxins and producing oxygen. Caring for an aquarium can provide a sense of responsibility and is a great activity for children to learn about marine life and conservation. Get your own aquarium and experience the wonder of underwater life.
1. Lower Blood Pressure
2. Less Pain Medication
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| Fishtank at a counseling center |
3. Improvements in Sleep Quality
A good 7/8 hours sleep is the key to long-term health. The only way the body recharges and repairs is by sleep. Watching a fish tank before hitting the bed will help calm the body and mind enough to fall asleep, saving from spending half the night tossing and turning. And if the fish tank is in the bedroom, it also provides some white noise to help you fall asleep for that deep sleep.
4. Enhanced Concentration and Creativity
A fish tank calms both the body and mind. It helps to free from tension and nervousness. A small fish aquarium in a work area or on the desk to be precise will improve the focus and boost creativity, helping maximize the productivity which is required utmost in these competitive days. The pictorial stimulation of an active fish tank has therapeutic effects as well, giving the mind something else to focus on for a few minutes.
5. Treatment for Alzheimer’s Patients
In a study conducted, the presence of a fish tank improved mood, alertness, and appetite in Alzheimer’s patients while reducing aggressive behavior. The study also showed a decrease in the number of instances and the duration of behaviors such as wandering, pacing, yelling, and physical aggression. The mixture of movement, color, and natural sound provides a stimulating experience for the patients.
6. Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is very common among children these days and affects almost 22% of children worldwide. The movement of fishes and watching them renders a sense of calmness and improves concentration naturally. Children suffering from behavioral disorders have shown remarkable improvement with fishes as pets. Observing a fish tank for 15 minutes each day is beneficial as it stimulates serotonin neurotransmitters which lead to increased endorphin production which produces feelings of happiness and also reduces anxiety.
"So there are these 6 surprising health benefits of keeping an aquarium in your home or office. Were you surprised by any of them, and yes it does not matter if you have a small 5-gallon betta tank or a whopping 500-gallon marine one, the health benefits are just the same."
Happy Fishkeeping!