Drinking just one can of sugary drink a day 'raises your risk of dying from heart disease by up to 31%' – and even diet drinks are harmful

Drinking just one sugary drink a day raises your risk of dying from heart disease and even cancer, research suggests.

A Harvard study found getting through just one to two cans of soda, juice or energy drinks a day boosts the odds of dying from heart disease by 31 per cent.

And it increases the risk of premature death from any cause - including cancer - by more than a fifth. 

Swapping a daily sugary soda for a diet drink lowers the risk of premature death, the scientists also found.

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THIS IS THE REASON YOU'RE NOT SLEEPING WELL

A study involving more than 20,000 people claims that hydration is the keep to a good night's sleep.
Many people don’t get enough sleep, with a recent study claiming that the average Briton gets just six hours of shut-eye a night.

This study suggests that if you're not getting enough sleep, and you feel bad or tired the next day, drink extra water."

Dehydration can have a number of adverse effects on the body, such as dizziness, feeling drowsy and having dark-coloured, strong-smelling urine.

The most obvious way to stay hydrated is to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and avoid or limit drinks such as caffeine, tea and alcohol, which can dehydrate the body.

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Heart attack: How many nuts should you eat a day to avoid the life-threatening state?

HEART attacks are considered a serious medical emergency as they can have fatal consequences. One way to prevent the condition is through diet - more specifically, eating a certain amount of nuts a day.

All nuts are rich in vegetable protein, fibre, heart healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, natural plant sterols and a host of beneficial plant nutrients, according to Heart UK.

It recommends you eat 30 to 35g a day of nuts (about a handful) as this has the potential to lower cholesterol by an average of five per cent.