Though scientists know that wake-sleep glitch is what's happening during a sleep paralysis episode, they're not entirely sure why. But there are several factors that can increase the risk of ...

During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and ...

Video above: How to sleep better in the summer heat. He thought, "'My God, what do I do?'" Jalal, now 39, said of that moment in 2005. "I tried to call my mom (and) dad, but no words would emerge ...

The science and symptoms of sleep paralysis. In REM sleep, our bodies are paralyzed so we don't act out our dreams and risk hurting ourselves or others, Jalal said.

CNN — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film.. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn't move or speak, and he didn't know why.

During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and ...

During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and ...