We all sweat – it’s one of the body’s most normal functions. Running to catch a bus, a stressful meeting and hormonal changes are just some things that can trigger it. And while sweat helps regulate ...
Body odor is the smell produced by bacteria on the skin breaking down sweat into acids. Sweat itself is almost odorless, but when it interacts with the bacteria on your skin, it can produce an ...
This is another good sign that you had a great workout, says Imani. Usually, you’ll feel hungry not long after training, as ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...
Many gym-goers equate an effective workout session to how much they sweat. If you’re not dripping in sweat, did you even work out at all? In reality, sweating is necessary. It’s your body’s natural ...
For some people, summer is the time to head indoors to exercise. But others welcome the heat as a way to sweat more and get a better workout. For some people, summer is the time to head indoors to ...
Sweating between the legs may make a person’s groin or inner thighs feel uncomfortable. However, there are some things a person can try to relieve it, such as wearing loose clothing and taking regular ...
For some people, summer is the time to head indoors to exercise. But others welcome the heat as a way to sweat more and get a better workout. Indeed, I’ve long regarded the sweatiness of my exercise ...