Causes of psychosis. The causes of psychosis are complex and researchers are still trying to understand them fully. However, psychosis is thought to be caused by an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. It's likely that some people are born with a predisposition to develop this kind of illness and that certain things - for example, stress or the use of drugs such as marijuana, LSD or speed - can trigger their first episode.
2. Chocolate reduces the likelihood of a heart attack. Other studies show that eating chocolate prevents blood clots, which in turn reduces the risk of heart attacks. Blood platelets clump together more slowly in chocolate eaters, the studies say.
4 Ways to Eat More Cocoa Powder. Because new research says the chocolate-y stuff is good for you! Now this is some scientific research we can really get behind: Eating cocoa powder may produce an anti-inflammatory response in the body, according to new findings presented at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society today.