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What effect did eating dark chocolate have on highly stressed people according to the study?
What effect did eating dark chocolate have on highly stressed people according to the study?
- Caused insomnia and elevated blood pressure
- Induced hunger and irritability
- Reduced stress, improved mood, and lowered blood pressure (correct)
- Increased stress levels and made people more anxious
How does chocolate help in reducing stress?
How does chocolate help in reducing stress?
- By increasing the level of the stress hormone cortisol
- By lowering the stress hormone cortisol (correct)
- By making people more aggressive
- By inducing a 'fight or flight' response
What is one of the effects of the 'fight or flight' hormone mentioned in the text?
What is one of the effects of the 'fight or flight' hormone mentioned in the text?
- Enhancing memory
- Inducing relaxation
- Triggering aggression or escape tendencies (correct)
- Boosting concentration
Apart from reducing stress, what other benefit does chocolate provide according to the text?
Apart from reducing stress, what other benefit does chocolate provide according to the text?
Why is chocolate described as a powerful mood changer in the text?
Why is chocolate described as a powerful mood changer in the text?
What effect can food high in carbohydrates have on our mood?
What effect can food high in carbohydrates have on our mood?
Why do people on diets often feel a little depressed after two weeks?
Why do people on diets often feel a little depressed after two weeks?
What effect does high-protein breakfast have on schoolchildren?
What effect does high-protein breakfast have on schoolchildren?
What impact can eating the right kind of meal at lunchtime have on performance during an afternoon exam or business meeting?
What impact can eating the right kind of meal at lunchtime have on performance during an afternoon exam or business meeting?
In the experiment with the two former chess champions, what was the difference in their meals before playing each other?
In the experiment with the two former chess champions, what was the difference in their meals before playing each other?
'The brain is affected by what you eat and drink.' This statement implies that:
'The brain is affected by what you eat and drink.' This statement implies that:
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