"The findings are encouraging for those looking for accessible ways to manage their blood pressure," said the researchers.

Low levels of heavy metals are found in many everyday foods. Dark chocolate is seen in an undated stock photo. STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images Pavilonis explained that lead, for example, is a naturally ...

Costco makes it easy and more cost-effective to stock up on heart-healthy Mediterranean diet foods. Dietitians’ top choices ...

Dark chocolate is seen in this undated stock photo. STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images Milk chocolate showed no similar benefit, according to the study, which analyzed the health data of more than 190,000 ...

Study author Dr Flavia Prodam explained that all the people who ate the bitter biscuit reported lower hunger levels before ...

Arguably one of the world's most beloved foods, chocolate comes in three main varieties: dark, milk and white – although white "chocolate" does not actually contain cocoa products and is a bit ...