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Living Near Water Could Shorten Your Life? Here's What Makes The Difference

Living Near Water Could Shorten Your Life? Here's What Makes The Difference
health7/28/2025

Living near the ocean is linked to longer life expectancy in both urban and rural areas. A new study explores what makes the difference.

Town along the Ohio River (Photo by Carl Schlabach) In A Nutshell Living near the ocean is linked to longer life expectancy in both urban and rural areas. People near large inland water bodies tend to have shorter lifespans—but only in cities. Enviro... [4789 chars]