Sarah and Tish Hamilton get to chatting with science writer and occasional runner Sarah Everts, author of the new book The Joy of Sweat: the Strange Science of Perspiration. With wit and wisdom, the guest details: -how sweat is “an evolutionary superpower”; -why people sweat at different rates; -sweat at different ages and stages of life, including pregnancy and menopause; -differences between exercise-produced sweat v. emotion-triggered perspiration; -cultural cravings for sweat sessions; and -the societal stigma of sweating profusely. In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares details about her teen son’s first real job. The sweat-speak starts at 15:58. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! KORSA shorts are summer salvation: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Stress less this summer: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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