Drinking sweetened beverages can increase cardiovascular disease risk, but occasionally savoring sugary refreshments doesn't have the same effect, a new study has found.

Consuming sweet drinks (all sodas and fruit drinks that were not pure fruit juices) was associated with a higher risk of heart disease than those individuals who had more baked treats, but surprisingly those participants who consumed the least amount of sugar did not end up with the lowest risk of heart disease, Janzi said.

New research suggests that consuming sugar-sweetened drinks may raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, while eating the occasional sweet treat will not.

A large-scale Swedish study involving nearly 70,000 participants revealed that the consumption of sugary drinks significantly increases the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases. According to Proto Thema,

A new study found that sugary drinks were tied to a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, aneurysms, and atrial fibrillation compared with occasional treats like pastries, candy, or ice cream.

A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it's a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm,

One study found that consuming sweetened beverages such as sodas and fruit drinks can increase the risk of several cardiovascular diseases. However, consuming no added sugar may also increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The results also suggest that the sources of added sugar matter when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk.

Sugary drinks pose greater heart health risks than baked goods, according to a Lund University study led by researcher Suzanne Janzi.

Research published in Frontiers in Public Health indicates that occasionally consuming sweet snacks might be better for heart health than completely avoiding them. Regular consumption of sugary drinks significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.