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Cut Back on Sodas to Lower Blood Pressure

Posted on May 26, 2010

According to latest research reported at WebMD.com, cutting back on sugary sodas and other sweet beverages may help lower blood pressure.

Sugary beverages have long been linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.  The new study is one of the first to show that drinking too many sweetened beverages can increase blood pressure levels. High blood pressure is considered a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.