Stress is an important survival tool. It primes all animals — humans included — to either confront or flee threatening events. Alongside other bodily processes, a person sweats more while experiencing ...

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(BPT) – Plenty of things can make you sweat — hot weather on a summer day, strenuous physical activity or feeling stressed out. But why do you smell worse when you’re stressed compared to after a ...

Anxiety-related sweating occurs in a specific way: it's not triggered by physical activity, but rather by the fear or anticipation of a situation, such as before a meeting, during a social interaction ...

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The body cools itself off by sweating. But when it gets too much, is unpredictable, or makes people uncomfortable in social situations, a lot of people worry in silence: Is something wrong with me? Dr ...

Sweating is a vital bodily function. It cools us down, regulates our body temperature, and even helps eliminate toxins. But for some people, sweating can become excessive and disruptive, leading to a ...

Everybody sweats — some a little, some a lot. You probably already know that your body sweats as a way to cool down when you’re hot or exerting yourself. But do you know what’s in sweat? And can you ...

Sweating is a crucial bodily function for temperature regulation, with normal amounts varying significantly. While excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can signal health issues, insufficient sweating ...