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10 Stress Busters from Dr. Oz

Worry, anxiety and stress will weight you down. Try these 10 easy strategies from Dr. Oz to help de-stress and relax (11 Photos)

Dr. Mehmet Oz on Nov 13, 2012 at 3:28PM

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#@!!% Swear Sometimes!

While you should avoid it front of the kids, research shows that your brain and body cope better with what’s bothering you when you swear! In a 2009 study, researchers had people dip their hands in an ice bath. Participants who swore were able to tolerate the pain better. It seems swearing increased those participants’ heart rates, which may trigger a fight-or-flight response, allowing the body to tolerate or even ignore pain. You can even start a swear jar and double the benefits!

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