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The article discusses the benefits of drinking cocoa high in flavanols to the cognitive function in older adults with early memory loss. It states that the flavanols found in cocoa and dark chocolates influence the circulatory system and maintain the flexibility of arteries in older people. It also notes that the cocoa flavanols enhanced blood-level function in the brain which boost cognition.

The article presents questions and answers related to health including what kinds of cocoa should be used in a hot chocolate drink, whether it is not beneficial to exercise on an empty stomach, and how much sodium is consumed when dining out in restaurants.

The article reports that as per a new review for the prestigious Cocbrane Library, consuming dark chocolate or cocoa powder shows a small reduction in blood pressure over a short term, which might complement other treatment options and contribute towards reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The article reports a study by Luc Djoussé and colleagues from the Harvard Medical School which reports that cocoa in dark chocolate reduces unhealthy cholesterol. It states that flavanols in chocolate inhibit cholesterol absorption, thus being beneficial, despite its content of fats and calories. Also included are comments from Jeffrey B. Blumberg, Director of Tufts' Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) Antioxidants Research Laboratory.