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Association of chocolate consumption with neurological and cardiovascular outcomes in atrial fibrillation: data from two Swiss atrial fibrillation cohort studies (Swiss-AF and BEAT-AF)
CONCLUSION: While chocolate consumption was not associated with MRI findings and major adverse cardiac events in an atrial fibrillation population, No/Low-Ch was associated with a lower cognitive construct score, higher risk of heart failure hospitalisation and increased all-cause mortality compared to Mod-Ch.CLINICALTRIALS: gov Identifier: NCT02105844.PMID:37609948 | DOI:10.57187/smw.2023.40109
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - August 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Annina Stauber Andreas M üller Nikki Rommers Stefanie Aeschbacher Nicolas Rodondi Leo H Bonati Juerg H Beer Raban V Jeger David J Kurz Claudia Liedtke Peter Ammann Marcello Di Valentino Patricia Chocano Richard Kobza Michael K ühne David Conen Stefan Os Source Type: research

Chocolate and risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
ConclusionChocolate consumption is not related to risk for several chronic diseases, but could have a small inverse association with CHD and stroke. Our findings are limited by very low  or low credibility of evidence, highlighting important uncertainty for chocolate–disease associations.
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - February 25, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Chocolate Might Lower Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – Looking for an excuse to eat chocolate? There’s good news out of Harvard University, where researchers say including chocolate in your diet could keep your heart healthy. A study involving more than 55,000 people in Denmark found that those who ate moderate amounts of chocolate were at a lower risk for being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, dementia and death. Men who love chocolate will be happier than women about the results of this study. The irregular heartbeat risk went down as much as 20 percent for men who ate...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Chocolate Harvard University Study Source Type: news

Why Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart
Eating chocolate may lower the risk for atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke and heart failure.
Source: NYT Health - May 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Chocolate Heart Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

6 Simple Health Tips for Buying Chocolate
Shopping for "good" chocolate is kind of like searching for a viable online date. Approach the market without a plan and it's easy to get duped by glossy packaging and false claims. Know what you're looking for, though, and you can find yourself a sweetie with substance -- guaranteed to reduce your stress levels, ignite your sex life, and make your heart sing from the first blissful encounter. In fact, findings from a new long-term study in Heart journal involving 25,000 volunteers suggest that eating up to 3.5 ounces of high-quality chocolate per day can significantly reduce risks of heart disease and stroke. Sort through...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news