Keeping Cool with Sweat

Anyone who has ever exercised, played a sport, or just engaged in physical activity is familiar with sweat – that liquid released in response to an increase in body temperature that sometimes produces body odor. Sweating may be familiar, but what exactly is sweat? Why do people sweat in the first place? Listen to learn about the science behind sweat and why it is, in fact, a very important part of one’s physical health.