Did you know? Many people with Down syndrome seem to sweat less than people without Down syndrome.

Sweating is one way our bodies regulate temperature. The surface of our skin cools when the water in sweat evaporates. In our experience, many people with Down syndrome seem to sweat less than others. This can cause the body temperatures of those individuals to rise when they exercise, are in a warm room, or are outside in warm weather. Brian Chicoine, MD, shares more information in an article on temperature regulation in people with Down syndrome.