6 Ways Gardening Can Make You Live Longer

Nigeria’s first Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu recently commenced a campaign for Nigerians to start gardening from within their homes and with it unfolded benefits from the exercise.

While the move was seen as an effort to boost the economy of households, we now know that even more than that, that gardening in itself has health benefits.

Here are some benefits from gardening

Studies has indicated that hose who regularly gardened had a 36 percent lower risks of dementia  than their non-gardening counterparts.

Improves mood

Nurturing a garden and watching it come to fruition is a boon to your mood and mental health.

Acts as self care

The ability to nurture something growing in your garden provides nurturance back to self; it nourishes the soul,

Foster a sense of pride

Gardening instills a sense of healthy pride as you enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Connects us to nature

It provides a tangible connection to nature, reminding us of our role in the cycle of life

Gets us moving

Taking care of a garden gets our bodies moving as we dig, prune, weed, water, and harvest.

Improves nutrition

Naturally, growing your own fruits and vegetables has nutritional benefits since it encourages you to eat more nutrient dense foods that may come from your gardening endeavour.

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