The team found that people who swear around others tend to display fewer symptoms of depression. However, researchers also noted that those who swore while alone did not experience this effect.
When life gets you down, it can be tempting or even irresistible to swear. Oaths may feel cathartic, and a recent study even suggested that cursing around others may be associated with a lower risk of depression. However, the benefits of yoga may be greater still.
Research published in the journal Health Psychology found that women with chronic illnesses appear to be less prone to depression if they tend to swear around their friends. The paper is based on two studies, one of individuals with arthritis and the other of women with breast cancer.
Scientists used unobtrusive, wearable recording devices to determine participants' levels of cursing throughout the day. The team found that women who swear around others tend to display fewer symptoms of depression.
However, researchers also noted that those who swore while alone did not experience this effect. Furthermore, they theorized that cursing around others may repel others' attempts to emotionally connect.
On the other hand, yoga can be done alone or in groups without fear that connections will not be made. Numerous studies have suggested that yoga can reduce the severity of depression while keeping the body strong and healthy.
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