High consumption of sugar-laden soft drinks during adolescence increases the risk of heart disease later in life.
Scientists found that 12-year-olds who drink one or more soft drinks a day have narrower arteries in the back of their eyes. This is an indicator for future cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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