Frankfurt, Germany, December 6 -- A rather bizarre study carried out by
German researchers suggests that staring at women's breasts is good for
men's health and increases their life expectancy.
According to Dr. Karen Weatherby, a gerontologist and author of the study,
gawking at women's breasts is a healthy practice, almost at par with an
intense exercise regime, that prolongs the lifespan of a man by five years.
She added, "Just 10 minutes of staring at the charms of a well-endowed
female, is roughly equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work-out."
A five-year research on 500 men
Researchers at three hospitals in Frankfurt, Germany did an in-depth
analysis of 200 healthy males over a period of five years. Half the
volunteers were instructed to ogle at the breasts of women daily, while the
rest were told to refrain from doing so.
At the close of the study, the researchers noted that the men who stared at
the breasts of females on a regular basis exhibited lower blood pressure,
slower resting pulse rates and lesser episodes of coronary arterydisease.
Sexual desire linked to better blood circulation
The researchers declared that sexual desire gives rise to better blood
circulation that signifies an overall improved health.
Weatherby explained the concept stating, "Sexual excitement gets the heart
pumping and improves blood circulation. There's no question: Gazing at
breasts makes men healthy.
"Our study indicates that engaging in this activity a few minutes daily cuts
the risk of stroke and heart attack in half. We believe that by doing so
consistently, the average man can extend his life four to five years."
In addition, she also recommended that men over 40 should gaze at larger
breasts daily for 10 minutes.
The German research is believed to be published in the New England Journal
of Medicine.
(cited on Wait Wait don't tell me on NPR this weekend)
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