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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Sweating is good for you, but the fitness industry's 'detox' pitch doesn't hold up

Fitness studios and sauna marketers have spent years selling the idea that sweating flushes toxins from your body, but a board-certified dermatologist and the Cleveland Clinic say the liver and kidneys do that job, not your sweat glands. Dr. Mona Foad, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of MONA Dermatology, laid out the real science of […] The post Sweating is good for you, but the fitness industry's 'detox' pitch doesn't hold up appeared first on American Almanac .

Fitness studios and sauna marketers have spent years selling the idea that sweating flushes toxins from your body, but a board-certified dermatologist and the Cleveland Clinic say the liver and kidneys do that job, not your sweat glands. Dr. Mona Foad, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of MONA Dermatology, laid out the real science of perspiration in a USA TODAY feature published July 1. Sweating matters, she said, but not for the reasons most gym-goers think. Foad was direct about the primary function of sweat: "Sweating is a normal and important function of the body. Its primary purpose is to help regulate body temperature and prevent overheating." That is the core takeaway, and it runs against a marketing narrative that has…Open

Does using antiperspirants prevent the body from cooling itself effectively?
No. Dr. Mona Foad states that because the body has millions of sweat glands distributed throughout the skin, blocking sweat in a small area like the underarms does not prevent the body from cooling itself effectively.
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According to Dr. Mona Foad, why is sweating during exercise a byproduct rather than the cause of health benefits?
Dr. Foad explains that the main benefit comes from what causes the sweating; for example, exercise provides established health benefits for the cardiovascular system, muscles, and overall well-being, and sweating is simply a byproduct of that process.
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Does sweating remove toxins from the body, and if so, to what extent?
While sweat can wash away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin's surface, the volume is considered negligible compared to the amount processed by the liver and kidneys every day.
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What three ways does the Cleveland Clinic identify that sweating benefits the body?
The Cleveland Clinic identifies that sweating prevents overheating, protects the skin from infection, and hydrates the skin.
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Which organs are responsible for detoxification in the human body according to the Cleveland Clinic?
The liver and the kidneys are responsible for handling detoxification, rather than the sweat glands.
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What is the primary biological purpose of sweating according to Dr. Mona Foad?
The primary purpose of sweating is to help regulate body temperature and prevent overheating.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Julie Andrews credits a lifetime of morning exercise with helping her feel decades younger at 90

Julie Andrews says a disciplined morning workout routine she has maintained for decades is the key reason she still feels "like in my 50s" at age 90, a habit rooted in the rigorous training she received as a child performer. The legendary actress, best known for her iconic roles in The Sound of Music and […] The post Julie Andrews credits a lifetime of morning exercise with helping her feel decades younger at 90 appeared first on American Almanac .

Julie Andrews says a disciplined morning workout routine she has maintained for decades is the key reason she still feels "like in my 50s" at age 90, a habit rooted in the rigorous training she received as a child performer. The legendary actress, best known for her iconic roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, told Yahoo Life that physical exercise has anchored her mornings for most of her adult life. Andrews put it simply: she has "all my life worked out first thing in the morning or something like that, a little less so these days." That daily commitment stretches back at least three decades. In a 1996 appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Andrews described a 45-minute morning session of stretching, aerobics, and ballet barre,…Open

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Can a new drug really replace exercise? Enveda CEO explains

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Could a pill one day deliver some of the benefits of fitness? Elizabeth Vargas speaks with Viswa Colluru, CEO of Enveda, about ENV-308, an experimental drug designed to mimic the effects of intense exercise. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

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NPR (Will Stone) - High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

A new study finds that an all-out sprint may have unique benefits when it comes to the proteins and tiny molecules in your bloodstream.

What are the potential effects of high-intensity sprints on the composition of the bloodstream?
An all-out sprint may provide unique benefits regarding the proteins and tiny molecules present in the bloodstream, as they can trigger molecular changes.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Weight-loss pill designed to mimic exercise clears testing

Company hopeful the drug can help people maintain weight loss and muscle mass without the digestive issues many experience on GLP-1 meds.

What is the primary function of the new weight-loss pill that has cleared testing?
The pill is designed to mimic exercise, with the goal of helping people maintain weight loss and muscle mass.
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