Monday, July 13, 2009

Why the #$%! Do We Swear? For Pain Relief


Filed under: Language in society

Bad language could be good for you, a new study shows. For the first time, psychologists have found that swearing may serve an important function in relieving pain.

Full article: Scientific American


See also:

>  More Difficult For Doctors To Diagnose Complex Sources Of Pain In Women Than In Men
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>  Emotional speech leaves ’signature’ on the brain
>  Emotional speech leaves ’signature’ on the brain

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