Weekly round-up: Why dessert stomach may actually be real

Why dessert stomach may actually be real [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Community]( [Topics](   [general-health]( [general-health]( Welcome to our pick of the latest Patient features   Have you ever wondered how you can feel so full from dinner yet still find room for that dessert? Read on to find out how so-called dessert stomach is backed by science. If you’ve gone vegan for January, we’ve assembled 5 easy vegan food swaps to help keep you on track. Finally, we explore why women often feel the cold in winter more than men. In this week’s video, physiotherapist Lilly Sabri demonstrates simple stretches for foot pain. Remember, you can access even more articles, recipes and videos at [Patient.info](.   Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. Featured this week [Why dessert stomach may actually be real]( [Why dessert stomach may actually be real]( Struggling to finish what's on your plate, you sit back contently in your chair. The waiter appears with a dessert menu and, as your full stomach presses into your waistband, you hear yourself say "yes please" - but why? It turns out that dessert stomach - the phenomenon of having room for a sweet treat after you’re done with your main - may be backed by science. [Read more]( You might have missed [5 easy vegan swaps for Veganuary 2024]( [5 easy vegan swaps for Veganuary 2024]( [Why do women feel the cold more than men?]( [Why do women feel the cold more than men?]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [Foot Pain: Stretches | Patient Physio]( There are two main aims of physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis. The first is to control inflammation; the second is to stretch the muscles and connective tissue in the calf. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis are often brought on or made worse by tightening of these tissues. These exercises should take about 15 minutes a day. Once your symptoms are controlled it's worth getting into the habit of doing them once or twice a day to reduce the risk of symptoms coming back. [Watch here]( [Flu]( [Flu]( [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   Why have I received this email?   These newsletters are sent to a broad range of Patient users who have opted in to receiving marketing materials. We send newsletters highlighting common issues and ailments which are likely to be of general interest to our users. These newsletters may be sponsored by third parties, who may offer services in relation to the relevant conditions in the newsletters. They are generic and not sent based on anything in your medical record or that you may have discussed with your doctor. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](.   [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support]( [Sign in](