HARRISENA COMMUNITY CHURCH

“Speak kind words are like honey — sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”

Proverbs 16:24 NLT

WHEN SCIENCE CATCHES UP TO BIBLICAL TRUTHS

Positive effects of Kind Words on the brain and body:

• Neurotransmitters: Kindness can increase serotonin and dopamine, which can make people feel satisfied and well. It can also release oxytocin, which can promote a sense of bonding.
• Brain structure: Positive words can increase cognitive reasoning, strengthen the frontal lobes, and stimulate activity in those areas. They can also change functions in the parietal lobe, which can alter how people perceive themselves and others.
• Performance: Positive words can help people perform better on exercise tests. For example, a 2021 study found that verbal encouragement improved balance in people with chronic ankle instability.
• Blood pressure: Oxytocin can release nitric oxide, which can dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
• Connection: Sharing kind words can create a sense of sweetness and connection.
• Hope: Healing words can offer hope and link people together