8 Sugary Drink Myths, Busted

March 13, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 8 Sugary Drink Myths, Busted Do sugary drinks cause obesity? State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling, who dismissed New York City's proposed "soda ban," isn't convinced. To us, the case is pretty clear: Sugary beverages are not just loaded with calories, they also seem to trigger the genes that predispose some of us to weight gain, according to 2012 research. But a number of other lingering questions about soda and our health are less black and white (as is whether or not limiting portion sizes would actually curb obesity): Is diet soda any better for us? Do the bubbles affect our bones? And what about high fructose corn syrup? Here are the facts behind some of the biggest claims made about sugary drinks and our health.  Continue reading... 11 Ways To De-Stress At Your Desk 10 Celebrity Wellness Ambassadors To Watch 5 Places To Fit In Fitness 7 Of The Worst Foods For Your Teeth 8 Sugary Drink Myths, Busted The Best Medical School Is... 8 Sugary Drink Myths, Busted 15th Person Dies From SARS-Related Virus 7 Of The Worst Foods For Your Teeth It's National Napping Day! 6 Healthy Reasons To Snooze Today 8 Sugary Drink Myths, Busted FRANK NILES, PH.D. How To Find Joy: On The Job And In Life When we choose to say yes to what we are given by living in the present, making meaning of each day, our experiences go from dread and "I can't wait until today is over" to appreciation and purpose. Continue reading... MIKE ROBBINS 3 Ways To Tell If You're On The 'Right Track' When we let go of our judgment about where we are and where we think we "should" be, we're able to appreciate our lives, the people around us, and ourselves in a genuine way. Continue reading... LILIAN CHEUNG, D.SC., R.D. Combat Stress With Mindful Breathing Though each expert approached the subject of stress from a different angle, we all agreed that research indicates chronic stress may contribute to heart disease, hypertension, anxiety and depression. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.