There is just something about cooking with cocoa that makes me feel like I'm getting away with a wee bit of mischief. By now it's not news that a little chocolate can be good for us. Cocoa beans ...

Fans of chocolate, rejoice! Here’s another win to celebrate, and just in time for the holidays. Cocoa extract has been shown to have cognitive benefits for older adults, according to new research.

Cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa "flavanols" could reduce inflammation and help prevent age-related chronic diseases—including cardiovascular disease. This is the finding of Mass General ...

African cocoa beans are loaded with flavonoids that improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain. This ...

Share on Pinterest Daily cocoa extract supplements may improve cognition among older people consuming a poor-quality diet, a new study suggests. John Seaton Callahan/Getty Images Daily cocoa extract ...

It is widely believed that when foods undergo processing, their health benefits are reduced. But that is not true for cocoa, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers, who conducted a new ...

Americans consume about 5 kg (11 lb) of chocolate each year. While widely enjoyed as a treat, chocolate, especially in less processed forms, contains compounds that may support cardiovascular, ...

As we age, chronic low-level inflammation, often called “inflammaging”, can quietly affect our health, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Recent research highlights ...

Cocoa husks are loaded with essential nutrients that promote heart health. They are rich in flavonoids, which are known for ...

It is a common belief that when food undergoes various forms of processing, the health benefits of that food are greatly reduced. A team of scientists at the Pennsylvania State University have found ...

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