12 h. ago Why 'elixir of youth' found in dark chocolate isn't quite as good as it sounds

It may sound like an excuse to indulge over the festive season, but it’s actually not

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27 h. ago Scientists discover a key chemical in dark CHOCOLATE that may slow down ageing

A key compound in cocoa reduces people's biological age, scientists at King's College London report.

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28 h. ago Dark chocolate: Everything you need to know and how it could slow aging

King's College London discovers that higher levels of a key compound found in dark chocolate is linked to a ‘younger’ body in terms of health and function

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28 h. ago Compound found in dark chocolate 'slows ageing', new study says

People with the chocolate chemical in their blood have a biological age lower than their actual age

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28 h. ago Chocolate ‘can slow ageing’ thanks to chemical that prevents DNA damage

CHOCOLATE could slow the ageing process, say scientists. A study found dark choc’s bitter-tasting chemical, theobromine, might reduce DNA damage caused by the ravages of time. Data from 1,700 people showed those who had more of the substance in their blood appeared to have a lower biological age. It means they were more likely to...

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28 h. ago Chemical in dark chocolate linked to slower ageing, scientists discover

The chemical, theobromine, is found in cacao plants and is also present in dark chocolate - experts say the findings could help unlock everyday foods that 'hold clues to healthier, longer lives'

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8 d. ago I tested Aldi’s Christmas munch mix vs M&S’ iconic tins – I spotted a key difference

MOVE over mince pies, Christmas snacking is all about the Munch Mix in our family. It’s a pick-a-mix selection of salty-and-sweet treats, with milk, white and dark chocolates, popcorn, salty pretzels, red and green candy, mini eggs, caramel almonds and milk chocolate peanuts. M&S invented it back in 2021 - and now has three varieties...

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8 d. ago Lindt shoppers snapping up 'luxury' Christmas chocolate hampers still with Black Friday reduction

The box, which is usually priced at £21.50, has an assortment of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, salted caramel and pistachio truffles inside

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1 week ago Coffee each day could ‘slow biological ageing’ by five years for some people

A new study has revealed the maximum amount of coffee certain people should be drinking each day to get extra biological years

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1 week ago Brain ageing may 'slow down' by maintaining one diet for over 20 years

Monkeys that followed a key '30%' rule of eating had significantly healthier brains at the end of their lives

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2 w. ago Chef Skye Gyngell, who pioneered the slow food movement, dies aged 62

Tributes paid to ‘culinary visionary’ who was early celebrity proponent of using local and seasonal ingredients Tributes have been paid to the pioneering chef and restaurant proprietor Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62.The Australian was an early celebrity proponent of using local and seasonal ingredients and built a garden restaurant from scratch, the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, south-west London, which went on to win a Michelin star. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago If you're suffering hair loss or premature ageing, low vitamin D may be to blame. Now a top scientist reveals which supplements really will give you a boost

This summer, a study suggested Vitamin D could slow the ageing of cells, while another study found that supplements may reduce hair loss.

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3 w. ago I ate dark chocolate from Lidl, Tesco, Asda and more — the cheapest is better than Lindt

Can supermarket own brands compare to Cadbury, Lindt, Green and Blacks and Hotel Chocolat?

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4 w. ago I'm 38 but have a biological age of 20. This is the secret truth about ageing everyone needs to know

For years, we believed that age was a slow march in one direction , with only one inevitable outcome. But what if you could rewind the clock and make yourself younger - and so, live for longer?

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4 w. ago Experts reveal five simple changes to make now to slow down ageing

Your ‘biological age’ refers to how well your body’s internal systems are functioning

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4 w. ago Five small lifestyle changes experts say to make now that may slow down ageing

Your ‘biological age’ refers to how well your body’s internal systems are functioning

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