Sweat is usually something we’re embarrassed about, especially this time of year when you’re likely to break out into a sweat after walking outside for two minutes. But Sarah Everts says that we shouldn't give sweat such a bad rap.Everts is a science journalist and the author of the book “The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration.”She spoke with The Show about how
During this summer of record-breaking heat, no other bodily function is so essential yet so misunderstood. What exactly does excreting water through our skin do for us?
Humans are rare among animals in that we possess sweat glands all over our bodies, which can produce moisture, and even embarrassment. But what exactly does excreting water through our skin do for us? Correspondent Faith Salie talks with biologist Andrew Best, and with Sarah Everts, author of “The Joy of Sweat,” to discuss the .