When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.

Swearing and cursing can boost your performance by helping you feel stronger, more focused, and disinhibited, say scientists.

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 ...

192 participants held a chair push-up pose using a swear word and a neutral word, and the result was unexpected.

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 make you stronger and more successful, a study has found. Scientists said that uttering expletives is an ...

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

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

The study proposes that "swearing, a simple and universally accessible linguistic tool, can function as an effective ...

Learn how psychology experiments suggest swearing increases focus and confidence during demanding tasks.

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

If you’re not using obscenities on a regular basis, WTF? Swearing is linked to a range of benefits, scientists say, and those who swear show signs of greater intelligence. Obscenities are found in all ...