There's not a ton of research on why some women sweat more during their period, but experts say it's most likely a result of hormones just doing their thing. To better understand all of this, let's take a moment to break down a woman’s menstrual cycle, which has four phases in to...
Discover why you sweat and how it helps regulate your body temperature. Learn about different sweat types and debunk myths about sweat and toxins.
Learn More:What Are Night Sweats—And Why Do They Happen? Why do I sweat more now that I'm older? Hormonal changes, changes in sweat gland function, and an overall slowing of bodily functions can cause excessive sweating in some people as they age. Sometimes sweating more as you age is...
Nervousness can signal certain areas of your body to sweat, too. For instance, if you feel stress before a big meeting, the palms of your hands, soles of your feet or underarms might start to sweat. In addition, some people sweat more on their heads and faces in response to nervousness...
No, you're not just imagining it. If you've been training hard, chances are you're sweating more. Here's why, and what other factors might affect your sweat.
“Sweat can break down the skin and impair the skin’s natural protective barrier, allowing bacteria and viruses to enter more easily,” Dr. Green says. “Excessive sweating can also cause tinea cruris (jock itch), a fungal infection that often occurs in the folds of the groin, where heav...
Yet for some, the apocrine glands, which are responsible for sweating, become overactive and produce more sweat than is needed. I share insights into hyperhidrosis below. I also clarify that it isn’t limited to specific areas of the body, occurring across the body including the underarms, ...
Ashley Mateo is a writer, editor, and UESCA- and RRCA-certified running coach who has contributed to Runner’s World, Bicycling, Women's Health, Health, Shape, Self, and more. She’ll go anywhere in the world once—even if it’s just for a good story. Also into: good pizza, good...
Sweat is normal. Excessive sweat is not. Learn why you sweat so much and get expert tips for how to combat sweaty underams, hands, feet, and more.
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