7 health conditions that hit women worse in winter – and how to deal with them

From winter depression to seasonal asthma, there are plenty of health conditions that are made worse by the cold, and that affect women the most. Find out how to manage your symptoms and get back to feeling your best.


Why winter health is a feminist issue

Why do we get sicker in the winter? 

Winter eczema

Seasonal flu

Winter depression

Arthritis and cold weather

Asthma and cold air

Raynaud’s syndrome

The common cold

Other conditions

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Charlotte Haigh

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7 health conditions that can get worse for women in the winter – and how to deal with them

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