Want more zest for life? Consider gardening!
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 22:20
in Health & Medicine
New research makes a strong case for the benefits of gardening for older adults. The study of adults age 65 and older found that gardeners scored higher on a life satisfaction survey than respondents that did not participate in gardening. Older gardeners reported being more optimistic and having higher energy levels than their non-gardening counterparts, and rated their physical health as better -- all factors that add up to an increased quality of life.