Letting a swear word fly when you’re struggling might do more than blow off steam—it could actually make you stronger. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that people ...

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If you're after a free, simple boost for pushing through challenges, try swearing your way to your goals. A new study has uncovered the surprising psychological effect that cursing in the heat of the ...

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The gym's about to get a whole lot swear-ier, thanks to science. A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that swearing can help us unleash our inner strength, improving physical performance, ...

Forget expensive pre-workout supplements, fancy equipment, or elaborate training regimens. Research points to a performance booster that costs absolutely nothing: swearing. Scientists have found that ...

Scroll down to discover why letting a few profanities slip could actually make you fitter than keeping your language clean SWEARING during exercise can make you stronger by stopping you from holding ...

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Swearing has long been associated with letting off steam, but new research published in the American Psychological Association proves that it may have tangible benefits. Psychologist Richard Stephens ...

Study finds dropping an expletive can raise confidence and help people push harder during physically demanding tasks It may not be in keeping with the festive spirit, but if you find yourself dropping ...

If you’re human, you’ve probably hollered a curse word or two (or three) when barking your shin on a table edge or hitting your thumb with a hammer. Perhaps you’ve noticed that this seems to lessen ...

Most of us enjoy letting profanity fly here and there. Why? Because it feels good. Now, science has finally given some legitimacy to our favourite expressions, and it's all thanks to a new study from ...