Swearing is Good for Your Health, Science Claims

  Swearing, cursing, blaspheming, letting go of a whole string of expletives. We’ve all done it at some point. Furthermore, several investigations claim that swearing has unexpected psychological benefits. Some are linked to the simple act of it being an emotional release that provides relief. Others are connected to motivation and physical performance. This is something that’s evidenced in some athletes. When a sports discipline requires them to make a specific physical effort or to overcome a certain difficulty, they often swear. It’s not aimed at insulting anyone. It’s a behavioral pattern in which catharsis is combined with a much-needed…