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A new study from University of Pisa researchers has found that small daily portions of extra virgin olive oil-enriched dark chocolate are associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile.Dark chocolate with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Image credit: Juergen Brandes.“A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said study lead author Dr. Rossella Di Stefano, a cardiologist at the University of Pisa.“Fruits and …

New research highlights the important role of nutrition for the treatment of depression and should inform advice given by clinicians to young men.Young males with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet. Image credit: Barbara Jackson.“Depression is a common mental health condition which affects 1 in 8 males each year, especially young adults,” said University of Technology Sydney Ph.D. candidate Jessica Bayes an …