Chocolate reduces blood pressure and risk of heart disease

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Chocolate reduces blood pressure and risk of heart disease

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Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for you -- at least in small quantities and preferably if it's dark chocolate -- according to research that shows just one small square of chocolate a day can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

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