I wonder if there's a certain observable benefit to this, not biological but in creating an habit of self-control plus also the placebo effect that must come from this.<p>It could very well be replaced with reducing Youtube or videogames usage as well though.
You'll go blind if you do, you'll go nuts if you don't.<p>Teddy Roosevelt might've used the word "Continence" in speaking of the same subject. I guess it's easier when you have access to horses.<p>Edit to clarify: "<i>I</i> guess"; me personally.<p>I am not speculating on the propriety or depth of Mr Roosevelt's relationships with anyone or anything.