In what may be the best news about chocolate since perhaps its discovery, a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows an association between more frequent chocolate consumption and lower body mass index (BMI). A group of researchers at the University of California, San Diego, led by associate professor Dr. Beatrice… Continue Reading
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High Chocolate Consumption Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
If you’re a chocolate lover, then that latest research might justify indulging in this treat on a regular basis. The pooled results from seven studies showed that those who ate the most chocolate had lower rates of heart disease and stroke. Observational and experimental studies have showed that chocolate consumption has a positive influence… Continue Reading
Your Genes May Influence Your Coffee Intake
If you can’t do anything in the morning before having a cup of coffee, it may not be just in your head. According to new research, your genetics may determine to what extent you are a heavy or a light coffee drinker. The two genes involved in the differences in how people drink coffee… Continue Reading
Chocolate Protects Against Heart Failure
Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate on a regular basis is associated with a lower risk for heart failure, according to a study published in Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of the American Heart Association. Clinical and observational studies have demonstrated chocolate consumption and lower blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) and an inverse relationship… Continue Reading