Don't sweat it! Is perspiring good for us?
Sweating is not generally considered to be a good look. Often associated with body odour, most people rely on a daily dose of antiperspirant to stay fresh and dry. Others embrace sweating, labelling it as "detoxifying". They even encourage the process via Bikram yoga – stretching in a 37°C+ (98°F) room – or regular sauna sessions. Love it or loathe it, sweating is often unavoidable during the summer – but is it good for us? Perspiring is entirely natural. It can even be life-