Dirt could help fight depression
Adding to the theme that doing kid stuff is just plain good for you, the Scotsman reported a study released yesterday that suggests that a common soil bacteria plays a role in fighting depression. Apparently the bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, has been shown to release seratonin in mice, a chemical linked to lower incidence of depression. Just like sleeping in and taking naps, science is suggesting that another of life’s pleasures commonly rejected by Purell-pumping soccer moms (getting dirty) is not only okay, but downright good for you. I love science.
Links to the Scotsman article and two past Duenos posts about the positive benefit of sleeping in and taking naps
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