9 Science Approved Life Hacks To Make Everything Better

6. Swearing Your Head Off Is Better Than Therapy

Regardless of what your mum might say, swearing is f*****g good for you. We all know that it feels good to let off a few choice words when you stub your toe, and now the science backs it up. Studies have shown that swearing is a hypoalgesic, meaning that it lessens the pain response and allows you to endure more pain in relative comfort. This is possibly because it triggers your fight or flight response, flooding the system with adrenaline and dampening pain. As well as helping you deal with a stubbed toe, swearing is also good for your mental health and your social life. Swearing is a good, non-violent way of letting off steam. It can increase your endorphin levels and give you an overall sense of calm and control. As well as this, it is also a key part of humans' complex system of social cues. Swearing can indicate that you are being non-threatening (for example, when play fighting) or, indeed, the opposite (sort of like the human version of a dog growling). There is one catch, though: All of this only works if you use it sparingly. Everything in f*****g moderation.