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·June 1, 2017·3 min read

From a Sore Toe to a Broken Heart, Swearing Soothes Pain

A new study reveals swearing can help to alleviate both physical and social pain.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

Social Rejection May Not Prompt Same Response in Brain as Does Physical Pain After All

New research finds the pain of social rejection might not prompt the same brain response as physical pain, as previously thought.