New research shows swearing during intense exercise can boost strength by reducing mental restraints and helping people push ...

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

"Swearing is an easily available way to help yourself feel focused, confident and less distracted, and 'go for it' a little ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here in the UK, a recent survey commissioned by insights agency Prospectus Global found that swearing can be a great tool for pain relief. Over 2,000 people were polled on their swearing habits and — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Here are a few reasons why swearing can be beneficial, according to the ...

When I was in middle school, I was an anti-swearer. I made my position obnoxiously clear. When the boys in my class would swear — and it really was mostly the boys — I would immediately look to see ...

If you stub your toe or slam your finger in a door, there’s a good chance the first thing out of your mouth is a four-letter word. But although swearing is a near-universal feature of language, it is ...