Designing a Pool for Mental Well-being

It’s common knowledge that swimming is good for your health. Swimming is good for the heart, and the exercise increases endorphins that provide a sense of well-being. Exercise isn’t the only way a pool can improve well-being, however. Evidence suggests that just looking at water can create a feeling of calm. Fish tanks in doctors offices help patients with dementia feel more at ease. When people go on relaxing vacations, they typically go where there’s water. A trip to the beach or lake provides a sense of calm for many, even without participating in swimming or other water activities. So what is it about water that calms us? Designing a Pool for Mental Well-being