Physical exertion combined with deep concentration can severely slow down human reaction times. A recent trial reveals that ...

Cacao beans held great prominence in the daily lives of Mesoamerican Indians. According to the Mayan and Mexica religions, cacao had divine origins as the god Quetzalcoatl discovered cacao. Cacao was ...

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 ...

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 ...

A simple cocoa-based intervention taken just before long periods of sitting can help preserve blood vessel function in both the arms and the legs. This highlights a practical nutritional strategy to ...

Just in time for the holidays, some heart-warming news. Flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect your cardiovascular system against stress even after you eat fatty junk food, a new study finds.

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 ...

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 ...

Ingestion of cocoa flavanols (CF) can attenuate hemodialysis (HD)-induced and chronic endothelial dysfunction in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and improve vascular function in high-risk ...

Theobromine in dark chocolate is tied to slower cell aging, with higher levels linked to younger biological ages in a KCL ...