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Review finds sugary drinks are consistently associated with anxiety symptoms in adolescents
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A systematic review and meta-analysis led by Bournemouth University researchers found a consistent association between higher consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks and greater reports of anxiety symptoms among adolescents. The authors say the evidence does not prove sugary drinks cause anxiety, but argue the findings warrant more attention to diet’s potential links with teen mental health.