Seriously though, it does! Well, almost everything, according to this article from Men's Health.
This article covers most minor ailments and even some things that are just helpful to know about your body and it's healing/restorative properties. It's a good read, and not just for men, but women too! Some of the points covered include how to hold your breathe for longer underwater, how to stop a brainfreeze immediately, how to not fall whilst drunk (not that anyone under 19 drinks), how to prevent peeing, how to clear your stuffed nose (very interesting), and... my favourite... how to shut down your friend's muscular resistance.
This one's really cool.
Simply ask your friend to raise his arm to his side, with his palm facing down. Now, take two of your fingers and push down on his wrist. His arm will not move. Now, ask him to place one foot on a platform a few inches off the ground, and raise his arm again. This time, when you push down, his arm will fall like a house of cards. How? Well, he's on a platform, and his brain knows it. The brain senses that his body is at an angle, and that his spine is vulnerable, which partially shuts down his body's resistance in order to prevent a spinal injury. But what it really does is make you look like you have superhuman strength... or makes your friend look like a little girly-man!
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