Research links watching television to sperm count

Posted at: 02/05/2013 8:24 PM

What does watching television have to do with sperm count?

Researchers say, a lot. They found young men who watched 20 or more hours of television a week had a significantly lower sperm count than men who had at least 15 hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week.

Dr. Papa form the University of Rochester Medical center joined News10NBC's Lia Lando on Roc City Tonight Tuesday to talk about exercise and how it can effect a man's sperm count.

To watch the interview, click "play" on the video player.

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