A new study out of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia has found that a big secret to being healthy is a big, sexy beard. Yep, you read that correct. The key to being healthy is having a ton of facial hair!

According to the survey, here's why . . .

#1.)  Beards protect your face from the sun. Men with beards or bearded ladies in carnivals are exposed to 30% fewer UV rays on their faces.

#2.)  Beards can trap allergens that might cause asthma attacks.

#3.)  They keep water from leaving your skin, which keeps it moisturized and makes a person's face age more slowly.

#4.)  They raise your neck temperature, which helps fight colds.