Even methane (natural gas) is lighter than air, but not by much. Carbon dioxide, which is contained in the air we breathe out and is also easily and safely manufactured by mixing bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, is heavier than air. It tends to sink to the floor and accumulate. So it's a good job that houses aren't air tight.
Cuddling, holding, and sexual play releases chemicals, like oxytocin, in the brain that create a sense of well-being and happiness, says Dr. Renee Horowitz, an ob-gyn who recently opened the Center for Sexual Wellness in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
The primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal gland is cortisol in humans and corticosterone in many other animals. Its secretion is regulated by the hormone ACTH from the anterior pituitary. Upon binding to its target, cortisol enhances metabolism in several ways: It stimulates the release of amino acids from the body