Ever notice sweat trickling down your back while everyone else stays dry? You're not alone—this is a common experience rooted in how our bodies regulate temperature.
Our bodies dissipate heat through sweating: blood carries internal warmth to the skin, where sweat glands activate to release moisture. As it evaporates, you cool down efficiently. Production and timing vary widely. For instance, men often sweat more than women due to greater muscle mass, which generates more heat. Factors like diet, genetics, stress, anxiety, and menopause also play key roles in sweat gland activation thresholds.
Sweating is a vital, healthy process—its absence, known as anhidrosis, is a rare and serious condition. Backed by physiological expertise, here are practical tips to manage excess sweating in hot weather.
This question is from the August issue of Santé. Order your Santé via our webshop.
