Fact or Fiction – COVID-19

Fact or Fiction: Acts of Kindness are good for your health Fact.  According to the Mayo Clinic, a leader in healthcare, acts of kindness aren't just good for the soul, they are good for the body too. When we participate in acts of kindness our body releases oxytocin, a hormone that helps regulate our social and emotional response. The more oxytocin released, the more generous, kind and peaceful you are likely to feel. In addition, higher amounts of oxytocin is associated with less stress and better sleep.  The best part? It is so easy for each of us to participate in acts of kindness. Here are a few ways to get that oxytocin boost and still follow social distancing guidelines:  Are you picking up dinner at a local drive thru? If you have the extra cash, pick up the tab for the person pulling up behind you.  Did you run to the grocery store to pick up some rolls of toilet paper or get the last few boxes of tissues? Leave your "extras" on a neighbor's doorstep or in a mailbox.  Get your kids involved in acts of kindness and create springtime version of Secret Santa by leaving small arts and crafts or drawings for random people in your community.    Everyone will smile a little more and sleep a little better, with a bit more kindness in the world.  FOR RELEASE: April 5, 2020 coronavirus.health.ok.gov COVID-19 Call Center (877) 215-8336 STAY CONNECTED! #HealthyOklahoma   MEDIA QUESTIONS? Contact the Office of Communications (405) 271-5601 Communications@health.ok.gov Business Hours:  8am - 5pm Creating a State of Health www.health.ok.gov                                                                                                                      Back to Top Your Oklahoma State Department of Health Subscriptions:  Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Contact the Health Department | Help This email was sent to eoncopeland.corona@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Oklahoma State Department of Health · 1000 NE 10th · Oklahoma City, OK 73117· 1-800-522-0203