Swearing it turns out is an incredibly useful part of our linguistic repertoire Not only has some form of swearing existed since the earliest humans began to communicate but it has been shown to reduce physical pain help stroke victims recover their language & encourage people to work together as a team Swearing Is Good For You is a spirited & hilarious defence of our most cherished dirty words backed by historical case studies & cutting-edge research From chimpanzees creating their own curse words to a man who lost half his brain in a mining accident experiencing a new-found compulsion to swear Dr Emma Byrne outlines the fascinating science behind swearing how it affects us both physically & emotionally & how it is more natural & beneficial than we are led to believe