Diet Drinks Linked to Stroke and Heart Attacks New research from the American Heart Association has revealed that diet drinks aren't any healthier for you. One or two artificially-sweetened
diet drinks per day Women who consumed two or more artificially sweetened drinks daily had 31% increased risk of a clot-based stroke and 29% increased risk of heart disease. The risks were higher for obese and African-American women. Prior research has proven that diet beverages can increase risk of stroke, dementia, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Ralph Sacco, President of American Academy
of Neurology