Swearing Can Be A Natural Painkiller

64% say blurting out the 'F word' when they stub their toe helps to ease the pain.

An expert says swearing can act as a natural painkiller.

Neuropsychologist Dr Rachel Taylor says cursing activates part of the brain involved in the fight-or-flight response and triggers a surge in adrenaline.

64% say blurting out the 'F word' when they stub their toe helps to ease the pain.

Midlands 103's Chloe Farrell has been out and about this morning to find out if people find that letting out a curse helps them in certain situations:

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