How many times a day do you go to the fridge or a soda machine and grab a can of soda? The fact is, Americans are drinking more soda than ever before, but people who drink a lot could be at risk for depression.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health studied over 250,000 people and found those who drank four or more cans of soda per day were 30 percent more likely to develop depression than those who did not drink soda.
Some other sugary drinks were even worse.
"If you were drinking four or more sodas a day you were 30 percent more likely to develop depression than those who didn't drink soda. If you drank fruit punch, 38 percent more likely, if you had four or more a day, which is a lot of this stuff," said Dr. Mike McKee, Ph.D with the Cleveland Clinic.
People who drank diet soda had even more risk of depression.
"What I think will surprise most people is the fact that the diet drinks were even worse in their impact than the plain sugar drinks, so you were more likely to get depression," said McKee.
So, what do you do?
Researchers say cutting down on soda or sugary drinks should help.
They also discovered people who drink four cups of coffee per day were 10 percent less likely to develop depression.
The group that drinks the most soft drinks are men in their 20's; they average a half gallon a day. That's about five cans of soda or other soft drink.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:39:53 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
