Chocolate: good for the heart and brain, or just wishful thinking? from the February 2014 Harvard Women's Health Watch
According to the headlines, chocolate is "good for you," "heart-healthy," and able to "sharpen seniors' brains." But does this indulgent treat live up to its hype? The answer is yes—and no.
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