Swearing and cursing can boost your performance by helping you feel stronger, more focused, and disinhibited, say scientists.

A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where ...

Researchers have discovered that swearing can be used to our advantage to make us stronger and more resilient.

A new study suggests that swearing helps people “not hold back,” boosting physical performance by nudging the brain into a ...

Swearing can make you stronger and more successful, a study has found. Scientists said that uttering expletives is an ...

Letting out a swear word in a moment of frustration can feel good. Now, research suggests that it can be good for you, too: ...

Studies have shown that dropping your favorite verbal bomb actually improves your ability to endure pain, maintain focus, and accomplish feats of strength. Now, a new study published in the journal ...

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 ...

Portrait of an angry young woman cursing and symbols written on a blackboard - illustration concepts If you stub your toe or slam your finger in a door, there’s a good chance the first thing out of ...

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