Can fizzy drinks and fruit juice increase stroke risk? New study finds links – National [Video]

If you enjoy a glass of fruit juice with your breakfast or a fizzy drink after dinner, it might be time to consider pumping the brakes.

A new study suggests such drinks may be linked to a higher likelihood of strokes.

Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice was associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings from global research studies co-led by University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers.

Coffee lovers, there’s bad news for you, too. The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day appears to increase the risk of stroke.

However, experts say those consumers fond of sparkling water can sip easy since this study refers specifically to sugary drinks.

“This really refers to the sugary drinks, the fizzy soft drinks. And interestingly, diet fizzy drinks as well,” said …