Diet soda is increasing the risk of strokes in women says study

Diet soda is increasing the risk of strokes in women says study Diet soda is increasing the risk of strokes in women says study According to a recent study, the proposed weight loss benefits of many diet drinks may come with a pretty significant risk increase for stroke and several other health setbacks specifically for women. The research found that women who drink diet soda regularly (two diet  sodas or fruit drinks per day) have an increased stroke risk of 23% and a 31% increased risk for ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a clot.)The data was pulled from over 81,714 women 50 and older, over the course of 12 years. The regular sugary drink drinkers were compared to women who only drank one of these drinks per week or none at all.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!In addition to the increased stroke risk, the researchers found that the subjects who were obese but had no history that would leave them more prone to strokes (like having diabetes and/or heart disease)  were found to be twice as likely t o have an ischemic stroke. Interestingly African-American women that are regular sugary drinkers were even more susceptible  with their stroke risk being four times as likely.The American Heart Health Association, reports that a 23% increase linked to excessive consumption of diet drinks is joined by a 29% increased risk of cardiovascular disease and a 16% risk increase of premature death. As far as the study was concerned, a minimum of two diet drinks a day is enough to warrant caution.Healthy none-calorie drink alternativesAs previously reported by Ladders, teas offer a freshet of health benefits in addition to being great alternatives to harmful, non-calorie drinks.Green tea, for instance,  has been proven to improve cognitive function, aid in fat burning, and lower the risks for many kinds of cancer.  Oolong tea is great for losing weight, boosting metabolism, and decreasing your risk for type 2 diabetes.  White tea  protects our teeth from bacteria and our skin from the intern al and external aging processes.Tea might not be your thing. Understandable.Mineral water is another optimal-flavorful weight loss resource. People that drink mineral water a day have been reported to have lower cholesterol than those that do not. The potassium and magnesium they’re writhe with are great for overall heart health.  No calories no sugar, no weight gain, no stroke risk.Even just plain water can be customized to better accommodate our taste buds. Merely adding a bit of citrus  provides flavor while concurrently boosting our digestion. Citrus additionally prevents the formation of kidney stones. Moreover, a 2016  study  found that citrus-based drinks hinder the development of wrinkles.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people