Simple Life Hack: Chocolate to Treat a Cough [VIDEO]

Well, this is interesting. And tasty. If you've got a cough, chocolate may be your best defense. A leading cough and respiratory medicine expert claims that new research proves it's a more effective method of treatment. Why does chocolate work so well? Researchers claim it's because cocoa has demulcent properties, which means it relieves inflammation or irritation. Essentially, it's stickier than typical cough syrup, and better forms a coating to protect the nerve endings in the throat that trigger the urge to cough.