Dark chocolate linked to modest blood pressure drop
In a small study, participants who ate dark chocolate saw average systolic pressure fall about five points and diastolic drop nearly two points after two weeks, while white chocolate had little effect. Lead author Dr. Dirk Taubert notes the potential but emphasizes the modest change.
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Gas prices rise locally as shoppers cite causes
Residents blame rising costs on foreign turmoil and a shift to domestic sources. Some say drill in Alaska and reduce imports, while others fault retailers for price hikes, noting pipeline disruptions and a blackout that idled refineries. The August rise is also linked to the start of the new school year.
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