Why sweating is your body's superpower | Explained by science

With the planet getting warmer, co-host of The Nature of Things, Anthony Morgan discovers it's time we knew more about our unique cooling system and oft maligned superpower, SWEAT! Some believe that regularly sweating it out in a sauna can reduce blood pressure, benefit the skin, promote immune function and mental well-being, and even lower the risk of heart disease. But is there any truth to these claims?

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