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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The chocolate treat found to improve your memory as soon as you've eaten it

Flavanols found in dark chocolate, red wine, and berries can temporarily enhance memory and cognitive function by triggering noradrenaline in the hippocampus.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The surprising health benefits drinking a mug of cocoa could have for men

Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa before prolonged sitting helps protect arterial function and may reduce heart disease and stroke risk in men unable to exercise.
Health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Could cocoa help delay high blood pressure? Here's what Brigham and Women's researchers found.

Cocoa extract supplements may help older adults with normal blood pressure preserve vascular function and lower the risk of developing hypertension.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Why Adding Bananas To Your Smoothies Might Make Them Less Nutritious - Tasting Table

A 2023 study published in Food and Function reveals that bananas can interfere with the absorption of antioxidants called flavanols when paired with certain fruits.
Food & drink
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