Sweating and Odor
Sweating and odor go hand in hand and nobody is a fan of either of them. Sweating problems can cause body odor but there are ways to prevent and treat these issues. In this section you'll find great articles about sweating and odor.
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What's in that spray that's causing those white stains to appear at the armpits of your shirts? And how can you treat them?
Did you know a woman's sensitivity to musk is 1,000 times greater than a man's? That might explain why that musk spray you've been dousing yourself with is arousing you more than him!
Men, will your heady smell of sweat and scent make her come toward you -- or run the other way? Keep reading to find out.
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Soaps, perfumes, lotions and even what we eat make us each smell unique, but when it comes to our natural scent, there's something more that makes men smell different from women. Could it be our genes, and if so, what purpose does this serve?
Americans spend billions each year on deodorants and antiperspirants, and most people using deodorant will grab a stick, gel or spray. But what about deodorant soaps? Do they really keep you from smelling?
Are sweat and body odor causing you distress? The sweat we produce is meant to cool us down when we're overheating (or overanxious), but sometimes the body isn't a perfect machine. So what can we do to manage our sweating?
We all know that sweating is necessary to keep our bodies cool, but for people with excessively sweaty feet, there's nothing cool about it. Nearly 1 percent of Americans have this problem, so what can they do? Are there antiperspirants for your feet?
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Your body sweats to maintain its temperature, but when you sweat excessively, you need something stronger than an over-the-counter roll-on. You don't want to go through life in a wet shirt, so what do you use?
We already know that lactose can cause bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, cramping and nausea for some unlucky people after they eat dairy products. Can the sugar also change your fresh scent?
You finally have a date tonight with your big crush, but this morning, a new pimple stares back at you from the mirror. Is it because of the summer heat and humidity? Or because of your workout? Let's find out if sweat is ruining your complexion.
If you've ever been embarrassed by a dark, spreading sweat stain on your favorite shirt, you've probably wished you could just stop sweating altogether. But the inability to sweat is a serious medical condition -- what can you do about it?
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For most people, the one-two combo of good hygiene and good deodorant keep offensive body odors at bay. But in some cases, odors are a side effect of disease.
You've met plenty of smelly adults, especially if you like to hit the gym or spend time outside in the summer. But you'll probably never meet a baby with B.O. How old do you have to be before the stink kicks in?
Sweat is a necessary evil, and when it melts your makeup, runs into your eyes and leaves marks on your clothes, you've definitely grumbled. What's worse than a little perspiration? Sweating blood, among other things.
Sweating may seem kind of gross, but without it, our bodies wouldn't be able to cool themselves down in the heat. What causes excessive sweating and is it something to be concerned about?
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Garlic, onions, alcohol and coffee can all give you bad breath, but can they change the way your body smells, too? How many other foods can give you a case of B.O.?
Smelly body odor is always the proverbial elephant in the room. Nobody wants to talk about it, but nobody can ignore it. If body odor changes, it could mean several things.
By Jane McGrath
Could that foul odor you can't wash away be coming from your scaly elbows or sandpaper-dry feet? Dry skin looks unattractive, but does it stink, too?
By Alia Hoyt
If you stink like a wet dog every time you get nervous, then you're probably desperate for a body odor cure. Wouldn't it be nice if popping a pill could make you smell like roses?
By Debra Ronca
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Sweating may seem kind of gross, but without it, our bodies wouldn't be able to cool themselves down in the heat. What causes excessive sweating and is it something to be concerned about?
By Debra Ronca
Sweat bumps have several different names, but one thing in common: They can be pretty annoying. While they may not require a trip to the doctor's office, anything that makes you sweat, like jogging or gardening, can put you at risk for sweat bumps.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited disease in the United States and usually develops during the first year of life. Early detection is possible, thanks to a fairly simple and inexpensive test that measures the sodium and chloride in sweat.
You're sitting in a conference room and soon, your manager will call on you to give a presentation. Your heart is pounding, and all you can think about is the spreading wetness under your arms. Why does a stressful situation result in perspiration?
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Hot wings leave you dripping, and your chili soaks your shirt. You know that eating makes you sweat, but what causes this unusual problem?
Baby powder, despite its name, isn't just for the tiny humans among us. What is the white stuff made of? And does it really work against perspiration and the odor that comes with it?