Thinkpad Twist heating issues

So I've had my Twist for a few months now, and I've noticed that it gets kinda hot every once in a while. So I installed the Open Hardware Monitor to monitor its temperature. Are these normal/healthy temperatures?
Casual use (web browsing, word processing, watching movies) in "Power Saver" mode: 40s and 50s
Intensive tasks (Matlab, Mathematica, Photoshop, Visual Studio, various games) in "High Performance" mode: up to the 90s
Should I be concerned at all?

Hi AmarD,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to hear that your Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is overheating at times.
If your laptop feels hot and shows any of the problems below, chances are its overheating or getting there:
Fan constantly running and making loud whirring noises
Computer struggling to perform basic tasks like opening a new browser window
Mysterious error messages popping up in random programs
Lines on your laptop screen (a sign your video card is overheating)
System freezing or the dreaded BSOD (blue screen of death)
The laptop abruptly shuts down on its own
Optimal operating temperature is 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit) or below during normal operation of the device. 90° Celsius is an inacceptable temperature value even in case of high intensive tasks.
Use dust remover spray to clean out of the laptop's vents. Dust can accumulate in and block the laptop's fan vents Start using compatible cooling pads which will help in the flow of cool air into the underside vents of the laptop. Keep your working environment or computer room as comfortably cool as possible.
If the machine is still overheating, I strongly recommend you to contact our technical support for assistance.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Best Regards,
Mithun.
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Thought of buying Parallels? Fusion?
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