Wellness

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?

By Laurie L. Dove

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.

By Maria Trimarchi

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?

By Maria Trimarchi

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.

By Shanna Freeman

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 Maria Trimarchi

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.?

By Maria Trimarchi

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

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.

By Laurie L. Dove

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.

By Laurie L. Dove

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?

By Shanna Freeman

Hot wings leave you dripping, and your chili soaks your shirt. You know that eating makes you sweat, but what causes this unusual problem?

By Maria Trimarchi

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?

By Shanna Freeman

Did you know that 1 percent of Americans sweat excessively while going about their daily lives? There's even talk that Botox can stop this excessive sweating, so let's find out if it's true.

By Maria Trimarchi

Some people believe that perspiration is a secret weapon for keeping our skin looking its best; others think it aggravates conditions like acne and eczema. Could both theories be correct?

By Sarah Grace McCandless

The more we learn about the so-called toxins housed in our bodies, the more the concept of "sweating them out" sounds like a good idea. But can that hot yoga class really give your system a fresh start?

By Sarah Grace McCandless

People who seem to eat anything they want are just blessed with a fast metabolism ... right? The truth is, you have some control over how fast your metabolism is. What can you do to tweak it in your favor?

By Maria Trimarchi

The stress and anxiety of modern life may be contributing to weight gain, but there are ways to prevent this from happening. Learn 10 toxic weight prevention tips to keep you healthy.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Cutting fat, saturated fat and cholesterol can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Learn more about omitting these bad fats from your diet with the information inside this article.

By Elizabeth Scherer

A diet low in fat and filled with vegetables can lead to a healthy body, mind and life. Learn how you can incorporate vegetables and foods that are low in fat into your diet.

By Elizabeth Scherer

The 90/10 weight-loss plan is a relatively balanced, low-calorie plan. See the pros and cons of this diet strategy.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The Richard Simmons diet is personalized by Richard Simmons himself. Learn what to expect, what you'll eat and the effectiveness of this diet plan.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The rationale behind Shapiro's diet is one found in several other diet plans -- it's the calorie concentration of foods that is the key to controlling weight. See how this diet works.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.