Not only are aquariums extremely entertaining and look amazing in the home or workplace, they also have a lot of health benefits too! Do you have a stressful life, high blood pressure, insomnia? Keeping an aquarium may be good therapy for you. Medical studies going back as far as the late 80’s have shown that viewing fish in aquariums can lower blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety and stress.
REDUCES STRESS
This is definitely one of the most amazing benefits of having an aquarium. A lot of studies have shown that just by looking for a few minutes every day at fish swimming in an aquarium, you can significantly reduce your stress levels. So what better way to disconnect and recharge after a long hard day at work than by gazing at your beautiful aquarium? Try it and see how much calmer you’ll feel in just a couple of minutes.
DECREASES ANXIETY
Studies show that you can significantly decrease your anxiety just by watching your fish swim, play or eat. It actually has a similar effect to hypnosis, since it captures your attention and you will completely forget about those worries that seem to overwhelm you sometimes.
INCREASES YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
An aquarium can provide a lot of wonderful health benefits in the work place. Studies show that having a fish tank around your office can reduce your blood pressure, it can lower your stress levels, it can help you focus much better, you will even be more motivated and more creative, thus you will be more productive.
Virtually any aquarium, from large to small, will have a benefit. A large aquarium is great, but if space is limited, a smaller one will do.