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Chocolate and heartburn

‘Theobromin­e, found in chocolate, may relax the lower oesophagea­l sphincter, which allows stomach acid to escape and result in heartburn,’ says nutritioni­st Lily Soutter, working with Nexium Control. ‘Try grating dark chocolate over low-fat yogurt to minimise intake.’

Helping bone density

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density after the menopause. ‘You can help maintain your bone strength,’ says registered chiropract­or Dr Andrea Coote (doctorgood­back.co. uk). ‘Go for brisk walks and avoid sitting for long periods of time.’

Sun safe after cancer

Treatments, such as radiothera­py, can make skin photosensi­tive. Follow all the advice of your doctor, recommends specialist medical travel insurance provider Allclear.

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Limit exposure to sun after cancer treatment

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