Berlusconi succumbs to stress

Posted By James Downie Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 4:05 PM Share

Silvio Berlusconi's summer continues to get worse. Alleged paramour Patrizia D'Addario looks to have every intent of cashing in on her newfound fame, his poll numbers have dipped below 50 percent for the first time since taking power, and even his daughter has (gently) criticized him.

It's enough to get even the most macho of world-leaders down. To combat his rising stress levels, Berlusconi has started his three-week summer vacation by bringing in three medical experts to relieve his stress levels. Among the methods is "Kneipp therapy, which promotes a strict diet, physical exercise and hydrotherapy to relieve stress, boost metabolism and restore the “natural harmony” of the body." 

Whatever works.

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5:03 PM ET

August 4, 2009

What?

It's enough to get even the most macho of world-leaders down.

What does Putin have to do with Berlusconi?

(Sorry, I can't resist...)

 

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