The body responds to physical, mental, or emotional pressure by releasing stress hormones (such as epinephrine and norepinephrine) that increase blood pressure, speed heart rate, and raise blood sugar levels. These changes help a person act with greater strength and speed to escape a perceived threat.
Brandon Population by Age. The table below shows the Brandon, SD population by age. At the last census, there were 8,785 people living in the city. The largest age group was aged < 25.
On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages. Brandon-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below South Dakota state average.