New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Nothing beats a hot cup of tea or a comforting bowl of food on those crisp winter days. Throw in holidays and time off, and it's easy to indulge a little more than usual. But for too many of us, the season's joys are overshadowed by persistent digestive issues. Bloating, that heavy post-meal slump, constipation, heartburn, and appetite swings spike this time of year. With packed schedules, it's tempting to brush it off as just "winter woes." Yet there's biology at play here, explaining why your digestion slows in the cold. Understanding this science can guide smarter eating and daily tweaks, steering clear of hit-or-miss fixes.

How does cold weather affect your body?

When temperatures drop, your body prioritises war...