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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Fibromyalgia
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of fibromyalgia include prolonged pain and multiple trigger points in the muscles and soft tissues. These trigger points tend to be located in the shoulders, neck, upper and lower back, and hips.
People with fibromyalgia experience muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the morning. The pain is worse in the morning and worsens again at night. Other symptoms are as follows: