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More evidence that chocolate may be good for the heart, say researchers
Study of 21,000 people finds rate of heart disease and stroke decreased with amount eaten up to modest limits, but scientists warn it may not be a direct linkNew research has added to tentative evidence that eating chocolate in modest quantities may be good for the heart.Scientists in Britain looked at data from nearly 21,000 people who filled out questionnaires about their lifestyle and had their health monitored for more than 11 years. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 16, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Agence France-Presse in Paris Tags: Medical research Heart attack Society Science World news Source Type: news

Eating chocolate gets another thumbs-up for heart attack, stroke prevention
More good news for chocoholics: New research has found that devoted consumers of chocolate -- including some who consume the equivalent of about two standard candy bars a day -- are 11% less likely than those who eat little to no chocolate to have heart attacks and strokes, and 25% less likely...
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - June 16, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news