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Now we have an excuse to swear (you know, those F_ _k and S_ _T), because scientist discovered that it's not all bad. It can actually help reduce pain and make you tolerate it than any encouraging words can do. Scientist believe that the brain circuitry linked to our emotion is involved in this phenomenon.

So next time you're in a doctor's office for a flu shot, don't be shy to swear. Give this post to your doctor and he'll understand. Now I know why this lady is swearing a lot.

The study, published today in the journal NeuroReport, measured how long college students could keep their hands immersed in cold water. During the chilly exercise, they could repeat an expletive of their choice or chant a neutral word. When swearing, the 67 student volunteers reported less pain and on average endured about 40 seconds longer.

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