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Can chocolate help you lose weight? Study says yes, but evidence is uncertain

I love studies telling me that chocolate will help me live longer, improve my blood pressure, or boost my mood, and I’m especially delighted to hear about a new finding published Monday, which found that frequent chocolate eaters tend to weigh less than those who don’t indulge. But is it too good to be true?

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