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12/22/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly
In case you need another reason to love chocolate: Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may be linked to improvements in heart health, mobility and overall quality of life for people over the age of 55, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In the study, researchers from Mexico and the USA […]
10/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dark chocolate can help improve bone growth in teens, says study
Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone health, particularly […]
09/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Reverse and prevent heart disease with diet
A healthy diet is vital to preventing cardiovascular disease and reversing the damage to the heart and general health. When taken together with regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle, eating heart-friendly foods will reduce the risk of heart disease. Berries, leafy greens, avocados, nuts, and seeds Berries are very good for the heart. They reduce […]
08/18/2019
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By Rex Carter
When it comes to chocolate, darker is healthier: Experts find it can reduce heart disease risk factors in just a month
Let your sweet tooth rejoice: Eating dark chocolate is good for your cardiovascular health, says a recent study in the journal Nutrition. The research, a collaboration between the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC) in Portugal and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, revealed that just a few squares of dark chocolate – in particular, those with 90 percent cocoa content – can greatly improve […]
08/14/2019
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By Janine Acero
Sweet pick-me-up: Dark chocolate is a treat that fights fatigue
Consuming large quantities of sweets every day is a sure way to secure a spot in the doctor’s office. Sweet things like chocolate can cause a “sugar rush,” which sounds harmless but is anything but. Sugar rush pertains to a rapid rise in blood sugar that wears off after a while. When blood sugar consequently drops below normal […]
02/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fight diabetes with dark chocolate: Compounds in cocoa found to help cells release more insulin
A study has discovered that specific compounds found in dark chocolate (particularly its cocoa content) can help fight diabetes. These compounds, known as epicatechin monomers, can aid the body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. The body needs the insulin hormone to control glucose, which is the blood sugar, that goes […]
01/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Cocoa benefits the heart
Researchers from Germany and Switzerland have found that cocoa products have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. However, they are only beneficial if they have at least around 100 milligrams (mg) of epicatechin and 900 mg of cocoa flavanols. The findings of this research were published in the journal Phytotherapy Research. Researchers evaluated the effect of cocoa […]
01/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can a cup of cocoa for breakfast reduce the negative effects of a sleepless night?
A study published in the Journal of Hypertension revealed that drinking a cup of cocoa for breakfast may reduce the negative effects of a sleepless night. In the study, the researchers aimed to determine the potential effect of flavanol-rich cocoa on both cardiovascular and cognitive functions. In the study, the researchers looked at the acute […]
11/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Cocoa found to have a powerful inhibitory effect on influenza virus infections
Cocoa can protect against an influenza infection by activating the body’s natural immunity and enhancing immune response, according to a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The study, conducted by researchers in Japan, looked the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. […]
05/25/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Eating REAL chocolate may lower your blood pressure, study suggests
A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To carry out […]
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