Why is swearing actually good for us?

Do you ever feel bad about swearing out of frustration? You know, when someone cuts in front of you while you're driving, you stub your toe or you accidentally delete an important file from your phone or PC. Well its understandable if you want to keep your emotions under control, or not set a bad example to any children around you. But maybe you shouldn't actually feel bad. It turns out that saying rude words may actually be good for us. And that's according to science! How come? Are there any specific situations in which it helps then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠ ⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠ ⁠What is pandemic skip?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices