How unhealthy is chocolate? Chocolate as part of a healthy diet

Chocolate

Whether in the form of a hot cocoa, a sticky truffle or a piece of heavenly milk chocolate, chocolate is the number one indulgence for most people. But the indulgence of these sweet delicacies comes at a price, doesn't it? The general opinion is that chocolate is full of saturated fatty acids and caffeine and is therefore extremely unhealthy. However, new research shows that chocolate can actually be a healthy part of your diet. Here are the most common rumours about chocolate and what's true:

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How can dogs and cats live together peacefully?

Dog and cat together

It is an old wives' tale that dogs and cats are mortal enemies and cannot live together peacefully. What is true, however, is that the dog must be well trained and the owner of the two animals must have his dog well under control. If you let a dog and a cat live together uncontrollably, you may put them both in serious danger.

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What drives a pregnant woman up the wall

What annoys a pregnant woman

Women are always sensitive, but especially so during pregnancy. The hormonal changes in the body and the emotional rollercoaster of fears and joys in relation to the coming baby make pregnant women particularly susceptible to nervous overreactions. Here are the eight most common things that really annoy pregnant women:

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When stress goes to your head

Stress headaches

One in six people suffer from tension headaches almost every day, which are caused by too much stress and anger.
Daily stress puts a strain on physical, mental and emotional health. The tension built up in the muscles means that the heart has to work harder to keep the blood circulation going. Stress causes people to unconsciously tense the muscles in their shoulders, back and neck, which disrupts the flow of blood to the brain.

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