Mood Swings

Though you may see drinking a diet soda as a way to relax, it may not actually be the case. According to the American Academy of Neurology, artificial sweeteners are connected to a higher risk of depression. In fact, those who regularly consume them have a 30% higher chance of developing depression. "Our research suggests that cutting out or down on sweetened diet drinks or replacing them with unsweetened coffee may naturally help lower your depression risk," said study author Honglei Chen, MD. "More research is needed to confirm these findings, and people with depression should continue to take depression medications prescribed by their doctors."