Lowers Blood Pressure Seniors had significant blood pressure reduction when provided with an aquarium filled with fish (Katcher, Friedmann, Beck, & Lynch, 1983).
Calms Children Children who suffer from hyperactivity disorders have been shown to calm down after they have watched fish in an aquarium.
Reduces Pain Dental patients who were subjected to hypnosis vs. an aquarium experienced the same or greater benefit from the aquarium. Other studies have shown that dental patients required less pain medication after having watched fish in the office. It's little wonder that physician offices, dental clinics, and even waiting rooms for counselors have traditionally kept an aquarium in the waiting room.
Reduces Alzheimer’s Aggressive Behavior Studies have shown that seniors who have Alzheimer’s experience a variety of health benefits from watching an aquarium. Alzheimer patients ate more, and required fewer supplements after an aquarium was placed in the dining room. They also exhibited less physically aggressive behaviors. General Relaxation Residents with a fish tank were assessed to have improved overall satisfaction with their leisure and to be more relaxed (Riddick, 1985).
POWERFUL JOBS DESERVE POWERFUL RELIEF Google knows the power of a fresh, active and stress free mind which is why they incorporated aquarium relaxation rooms into their offices.