Why do people who swear live longer? Research shows that swearing (not at someone, more of a free flowing expression) can reduce stress, increase pain tolerance, and even create connection. Why? Because it’s a release valve, in our stress buckets. It gives us a way to express our emotions without avoiding them. It allows us to become free flowers instead of bottlers. If we bottle emotions, this can have great impact on our nervous system and our immune system. Time Magazine shared even more bene