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Could swearing be your new superpower?

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Publish Date
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 12:17pm
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Could swearing be your new superpower?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 12:17pm

Turns out that not only is swearing good for pain, but it may also increase performance. 

In many situations where physical effort or performance is required, people often hold themselves back, and holding back emotionally can lead to underperforming physically as well. 

Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to discuss the growing evidence that “letting it all hang out”, aka shouting, grunting, and even swearing, can benefit your performance. 

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