Study: Ocean View Reduces Stress

A view of the ocean is good for the soul, a new study says.

Researchers compared people who lived in various areas of Wellington, New Zealand, and found that having the sea in sight every day was linked with lower levels of stress.

This association remained even after residents' wealth, age, sex and other factors were taken into account.

However, viewing green spaces -- such as grassy parks and forests -- did not seem to show the same benefit, according to the study published in the May issue of the journal Health & Place.