I stand a full 5'6" in height. I'm actually tall for my height. (Get it? Heh, heh). Those of taller stature might refer to those of us below the average male height of 5'8" as vertically challenged. It looks like we short shits may have the last laugh. And I do mean the last laugh.
Researchers in Hawaii just concluded a 50 year study of 8,000 men. Their findings? Shorter men live longer, especially those really short dudes between 4'10" and 5'2". It seems that we little folk have a reserve of cells in our bodies that help in maintaining our internal organs. Added to that, the study found that short men possess an enhanced longevity gene, which, among other things, reduces our risk of cancer. So I have one thing to say to you tall dudes that women go gaga over. We short guys promise to attend your funeral.
Guys, remember how you were always told to have a firm handshake? Well, scientists at the McGill Nutrition and Performance Laboratory tested 203 cancer patients. They had those patients squeeze a device called a dynamometer to measure their grip strength. Doctors then used the results of the tests to determine the strength and endurance of each individual. This aided in determining which patients required the most medical intervention in their cancer treatment and overal care. Just remember to wash your hands after shaking.
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