Research: Coffee Lowers Risk Of Depression, Carbonated Drinks Increase Risk

Jan. 9, 2013

Fizzy drinks and fruit squashes are linked to an increased risk of depression says new research that also suggests coffee could reduce risk, according to foodnavigator-usa.com.

The study followed 250,000 people for 10 years and found that those who drank more than four sodas daily were 30 percent more likely to develop depression. Conversely, people who drank four cups of coffee daily were 10 percent less like to develop depression. Full article.