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A swear word a day keeps the doctor away

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By ABC13
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
UTAH

A new study in the journal "Psychosomatics" claims that swearing provides emotional relief for hospital patients and even a bonding opportunity between doctors and patients.

Don't take it too far though. Researchers say ethnic and sexist slurs are never a good idea.

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