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Swearing Makes Pain More Tolerable

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(July 13) -- That muttered curse word that reflexively comes out when you stub your toe could actually make it easier to bear the throbbing pain, a new study suggests.
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2009-07-13 09:10:21

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The next time you stub your toe, don\'t feel bad if you let a curse word slip. Researchers in England think swearing may increase your body\'s aggression levels, thereby helping you fight through the pain.\n\n\n