India, Dec. 12 -- The winter season sees many health-related changes because of the weather shifts, putting vulnerable groups, particularly women. Among the changes, women find themselves experiencing seasonal deficiencies. As sunlight weakens and temperatures drop, the body undergoes several shifts that can affect energy levels, immunity and overall wellbeing.

To understand how these deficiencies can be managed, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Swati Sinha, senior consultant -obstetrics and gynaecology at Rosewalk by Rainbow Hospitals, who cautioned that winter does increase the risk of anaemia among women.

Dr Swati Sinha explained that this happens mainly because less sunlight leads to vitamin D deficiency. She elaborated on the science...