Tsubota K, Egami F, Ohtsuki T, Shintani M
Lancet. 1999 Jul 24;354(9175):308. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)02100-5.
When compared with a control group, blink rates of Japanese TV newscasters were increased, suggesting a possible reaction to reading the news under stressful studio conditions. Frequent blinking may be distractive to the viewing audience.