A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that depression is linked to increased chocolate consumption, though the researchers admit that it does not prove a causal connection in either direction.
It s not news that people eat chocolate because it makes them feel better, says Stier. This is another case of causation vs. association.
Dr. Whelan agrees: We re not taking this seriously. Don t fret about getting depressed because you enjoy some chocolate now and then. The mere thought of giving up chocolate depresses me.