The Bee Gees Can Save Your Life
Well, that does it. From now on, no matter where I go, I’m carrying a copy of the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack. (As if I didn’t already!)
If you haven’t heard, a study from the University of Illinois medical school found that the Bee Gees song “Staying Alive” has the perfect rhythm to help revive a stopped heart.
The study also found that it has the perfect rhythm to help you get down and boogie — but that part was downplayed.
According to the study, the disco classic has 103 beats per minute. Meanwhile, someone trying to resucitate someone suffering from a heart attack will typically need to offer 100 chest compressions. So the lesson is: If someone drops to the ground in front of you, start thinking of “Staying Alive” as you try to revive them.
I wouldn’t recommend singing the song out loud, though — that might be considered bad taste.
According to this story, “Another One Bites the Dust” could also work. But, you know — “Staying Alive” just seemed like a better title, given the circumstances. Along those lines, you might also rule out ”It’s a Heartache,” “Achy Breaky Heart,” and “Heartache Tonight.”