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Can chocolate make you smarter?
ConclusionStudies suggesting that chocolate is good for us always grab the headlines. However, as is so often the case, the reality is less clear than the headlines suggest.The current study adds to information about the links between diet and brain function – the way our brain processes and manages information. It found that people who scored better than average on these tests said they ate chocolate more often than people who scored worse than average on the tests. But we don't know why that is.There are quite a few limitations to the study. It's cross-sectional, which means we don't know which came first: the chocol...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Mental health Source Type: news
'Chocolate good for the heart' claims sadly too good to be true
Conclusion
Health stories that suggest eating or drinking something we like, whether it's chocolate or wine, are always popular. But they don't really tell us anything we don't know already. Certain foods may have a small impact on certain types of diseases, but it's the overall diet that counts.
Previous studies have already suggested that the antioxidant properties of cocoa could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, so it's surprising that this study focused on one particular cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation.
AF is a common condition that affects heart rate, often causing a faster than normal, irregular ...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Heart/lungs Source Type: news
More Evidence Chocolate May Lower CV Disease, Stroke RiskMore Evidence Chocolate May Lower CV Disease, Stroke Risk
A delicious and possibly protective habit: consumption of up to 100 g/day may decrease CV outcomes, say researchers. But which is more beneficial: dark or milk chocolate? The answer may surprise. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Chocolate intake in pre-menopausal women
We thank Dr. Mattioli and Dr. Farinetti for their letter regarding our article “Chocolate consumption and risk of stroke among men and women: A large population-based, prospective cohort study” [1]. We are delighted that they are interested in the paper and think our finding is of importance with a view on stroke prevention.
Source: Atherosclerosis - December 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jia-Yi Dong, Hiroyasu Iso Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Neuroprotective effects of theobromine in transient global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rat model
In this study, neuroprotective potential of theobromine (TBR) was evaluated in 2-vessel occlusion transient global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (tGCI/R) rat model. Rats were treated with TBR (50, 100 mg/kg, p.o.) for 7 successive days, and subjected to bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (20 min) or sham surgery after last dose of TBR. Severe neurological deficits accompanied by brain infarction, blood-brain barrier abnormalities, and oedema were noted in rats subjected to tGCI/R, and these effects were prevented by TBR. TBR protected against lipid peroxidation and enhanced glutathione level in brain against tGCI/R....
Source: Cell Research - July 25, 2021 Category: Cytology Authors: Javeed Ahmad Bhat Sushma Gupta Manish Kumar Source Type: research
How Menopause Affects Cholesterol —And How to Manage It
Kelly Officer, 49, eats a vegan diet and shuns most processed foods. So, after a recent routine blood test revealed that she had high cholesterol, “I was shocked and upset,” she says, “since it never has been [high] in the past.”
Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per deciliter, according to the National Library of Medicine.)
This change often goes unnoticed amidst physical symptoms and the general busyness of those years. But, says D...
Source: TIME: Health - September 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katherine Harmon Courage Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Cocoa may improve blood flow to the brain in elderly
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This study suggests that cocoa consumption may be associated with the manner in which blood flow and brain function interact among elderly people with vascular conditions.
A major limitation of this study is the method of analysis. While randomised controlled trials are considered to be the best method to determine the effect of a treatment or intervention (in this case, consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa) on a health outcome (neurovascular coupling), this strength depends on the ability to analyse outcomes in the intervention compared with the control group. In this study, the analysis of the intervention group...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Older people Source Type: news
Fibonacci’s Tree – Winner of Hysteria 2013
Fibonacci’s Tree by Tracy Fells
‘Here I am!’ I jab a finger, one of the few that still works, at the notebook page. ‘Right at the bottom of the tree.’
Tanya is adding too much milk to my tea. She doesn’t think I’m looking when she shoves a custard cream into her mouth. It disappears whole like an envelope propelled through a gaping letterbox. Crumbs splutter across the back of my useless left hand as she chants, ‘Teatime, Ellie. Sorry, we’re out of custard creams, but I’ve saved you a Bourbon. They’re your favourites.’
I can hear the words inside my head. They are crisp and clear like Mum’s be...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 5, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Hysteria Writing Competition hysteria 2 hysteria 2013 Source Type: news
Wine and chocolate may not 'beat diabetes'
This study does not give the green light to drink red wine above the recommended levels or to consume chocolate often – any potential benefits of diabetes prevention are likely to be overshadowed by the already known risks of excessive sugar, fat and alcohol consumption, including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer.
Links To The Headlines Chocolate And Red Wine 'Can Beat Diabetes'. Sky News, January 20 2014
Chocolate and red wine can help stave off diabetes: High levels of antioxidants can regulate blood glucose levels. Daily Mail, January 20 2014
Red wine 'protects against diabetes' - and cho...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes Food/diet Source Type: news
Another Reason To Love Valentine’s Chocolate
If you like to eat chocolate on Valentine’s Day, I have some good news for you. You don’t have to feel guilty. You already know chocolate lowers blood pressure and increases circulation. But did you know that the cocoa in chocolate protects your brain from stroke? Chocolate can slash your risk of ever having a [...]Related Posts:Most Asked Question…Sleep helps restore your brain
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 7, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Brain Health Heart Health Inflammation Newsletter Nutrition antioxidants heart disease Source Type: news
Brigham And Women’s Study To Test ‘Chocolate’ Pills For Heart Health
BOSTON (CBS) – It sounds like research that people would line up to take part in – a study to see whether the nutrients in dark chocolate can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
However, the 18,000 men and women who will be signed up for the study will not be eating candy.
The cocoa flavanols found in dark chocolate will be taken in pill form.
The study will be done through Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
The flavanol capsules are coated and have no taste, lead researcher Dr. JoAnn Manson told the Associated Press.
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: miketoole Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Brigham and Women's Hospital CBS Boston Cocoa Flavanols Dark Chocolate Heart Attack Stroke Study WBZ Source Type: news
How chocolate protects the heart, reduces stroke risk
BATON ROUGE, La., March 18 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say certain bacteria in the stomach gobble dark chocolate and ferment it into anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for the heart.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What To Eat Now: cocoa-rich chocolate, to stimulate gut bacteria
Nutrition therapist Ian Marber explains why eating chocolate with a high cocoa content can influence the cardiovascular system, reducing the incidence of stroke and heart attacks
Source: Telegraph Health - March 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: cocoa Louisiana State University research polyphenols ian marber high content chocolate bacteria Source Type: news
Make Halloween healthy: If you dare!
Meaghan O’Keeffe, RN, BSN, is a mother, writer and nurse. She worked at Boston Children’s Hospital for nearly a decade, in both the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and the Pre-op Clinic. She is a regular contributor to Thriving.
Happy Halloween! This is a festive time of year when kids get excited to dress up in fantastical costumes and enjoy some light-hearted scares. But let’s be honest. Most kids dream about one thing and one thing only: the enormous bounty of candy that awaits them. Didn’t you?
Besides tasting great, sugar intake heightens the pleasure and reward centers of the brain. Feel-good hormones like dopa...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - October 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Meaghan O'Keeffe Tags: All posts Source Type: news
