NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating a daily dose of cocoa or dark chocolate - rich in plant compounds called flavanols - may lead to a slight drop in blood pressure for a short period of time, a fresh ...

A flavanol-rich cocoa drink may help protect the body's vascular system during stressful times, even after consuming high-fat foods, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. The ...

Sitting for long periods is linked to declines in vascular function, particularly in the legs, even in people who are physically fit. Recent research suggests that adults in the United States sit for ...

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. Food choices made during periods of stress can influence the ...

The food choices we make during periods of stress can significantly impact how stress affects our cardiovascular health and ...

New research from the University of Birmingham shows that eating flavanol-rich foods—like tea, berries, apples, and cocoa—can protect vascular health in men from the harmful effects of prolonged ...

Scientists found that high-flavanol foods can prevent the decline in blood vessel function that occurs after prolonged sitting. Even physically fit men weren’t protected unless they had consumed ...

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. Now, in a new study, the same research team has found that ...

Sitting for long stretches could be hurting your heart — but researchers say a simple diet tweak, like adding cocoa, berries or apples, may help reduce the damage. A new study from the University of ...

When temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, few things feel more comforting than a warm mug of hot cocoa. Whether you’re stirring a fancy drinking chocolate or a classic Swiss Miss packet, topped ...

Chocolate treats have long been seen as a guilty pleasure. But what if we told you the ingredient is actually your skin’s secret weapon? While your sweet tooth might crave a square of dark stuff after ...