What would be the first word out of your mouth if you stubbed your toe or bonked your head? Most people would automatically shout out a swear word. Swearing has the power to reduce the sensation of ...

Parents don’t agree on when kids should swear. A new poll explores how families balance language, age, and social influence.

There is nothing more tiring, and unimaginative, than people filling blank spaces in a conversation with a tirade of reflexive F-bombs. And it’s not just me. Or my imagination. Studies done on this ...

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

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 ...

Blurting out some curse words could give you a quick performance boost. It might provide a surge in physical strength and endurance by reducing your inhibitions, according to a study published ...

A big study out of Keele University in the UK put this to the test. They had people do tough workouts, like chair push-ups, while repeating either a swear word or a bland, neutral word every couple of ...