2 views are better than 1 But did you know the beach can help improve your physical well-being in a number of ways Vitamin D Exposure to the sun can boost your vitamin D levels which are important for your immune system bones and depression Saltwater Swimming in saltwater can help decrease inflammation and speed up the healing of skin issues The salt water can also dehydrate inflamed cells which can help reduce swelling pain and inflammation for people with rheumatoid arthritis Exercise Beach activities like walking swimming and playing games can provide low-impact high-resistance exercise Iodine The water at the beach contains iodine which can help regulate hormone levels promote hair and nail growth and boost energy levels and metabolic rates Your skin absorbs iodine when you swim