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Swearing Can Help with Focus, Psychological Flow, Research Suggests

  • Swearing can enhance focus and psychological flow, which may boost performance on tests of physical strength and endurance.
  • Swearing boosts confidence and eases inhibitions, potentially improving performance on physical strength tests, as suggested by new research.
  • The findings indicate that swearing eases inhibitions and boosts confidence.
  • The study posits that swearing can lead to a greater psychological flow.
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Swearing is a Superpower, New Research Suggests

SATURDAY, Dec. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Next time you’re primed to hold back a torrent of four-letter frustration, just let 'er rip instead.

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A study by the American Psychological Association reveals that the use of swearing improves resistance during a physical effort. By lifting some psychological locks, the big word would become a

During an intense effort, it is not uncommon for a juron to escape spontaneously. This reaction, often perceived as vulgar, could actually hide a boost to exceed its limits...

While swearing has long been associated with releasing emotions, a new study published by the American Psychological Association suggests that using "bad words" may have many more benefits than previously thought.

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Brighter Side News broke the news in on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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