Picking Up on Another’s Stress
August 19, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
The old adage of “never let them see you sweat” just got some scientific credence to back it up. Research shows that people can actually pick up on someone else’s stress level by the sweat they give off. This is all done without even knowing it’s happening.
There is something in sweat that changes the brain activity in another person. So when you’re around someone stressed out and sweating, you can become more alert and heightened just by inhaling the scent of the sweat.
Lest you think this all has to do with pheromones, think again. Scientists have …read more




