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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 ...

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 ...

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Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...