

Brain Chemicals That Cause Sleep Paralysis Discovered. During the most dream-filled phase of sleep, our muscles become paralyzed, preventing the body from acting out what's going on in the brain. ... During REM, the brain is very active, and dreams are at their most intense.

Chronic worry and emotional stress can trigger a host of health problems. ... The fight or flight response causes the body's sympathetic nervous system to release stress hormones such as cortisol. These hormones can boost blood sugar levels and triglycerides (blood fats) that can be used by the body for fuel.


Magnitude Earthquake Effects Estimated Number Each Year2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph.900,0002.5 to 5.4 Often felt, but only causes minor damage.30,0005.5 to 6.0 Slight damage to buildings and other structures.5006.1 to 6.9 May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas.



Ten states with the lowest personal income tax rates Wyoming. Washington. Texas. South Dakota. Nevada. Florida. Alaska.

Four states — Delaware New Hampshire, Montana, Oregon — don't have sales tax. Other than those states, Alaska has the lowest rate (1.69 percent), followed by Hawaii (4.35 percent), Wisconsin (5.43 percent), Wyoming (5.49 percent), and Maine (5.50 percent).