India, Dec. 14 -- As temperatures fall, a silent health risk looms: winter dehydration. Contrary to the common assumption that dehydration is primarily a problem associated with hot weather, doctors warn that the colder months can lead to even greater fluid loss, significantly impacting the body's major systems. Also read | Wellness coach shares 5 winter-friendly foods she eats regularly to lower cortisol and manage stress

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rahul Mathur, department of internal medicine at CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, highlighted the paradox. "People assume dehydration happens only in hot weather, but winters silently dehydrate us even more," he said, adding, "Low temperatures reduce our thirst response by up to 40 perc...