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 ...

Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance ...

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

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

Morning people often get labeled as obsessive, rigid, or just plain annoying, yet many of the world's most effective leaders quietly credit early rituals for their edge. Looking closely at what they ...

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 ...

New research by psychologists suggests that being a potty-mouthed person really can be good for your well-being.

Americans use the f-word more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The f-word is rarely used in social networks of fewer than 15 people ...

Letting out a swear word in a moment of frustration can feel good. Now, research suggests that it can be good for you, too: Swearing can boost people’s physical performance by helping them overcome ...

Dropping a well-timed swear word might be the simplest way to unlock extra strength and focus when you need it most.