Soda: Harming more than just your teeth and waistline
It is well known that the high sugar content in soda can cause cavities in your teeth and expand your waistlines, but did you know that consuming soft drinks might also increase your risk for asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A recent study examined approximately 17,000 people aged 16 and older in South Australia. Participants were asked about their consumption of soft drinks (such as soda, flavored mineral water, lemonade, Powerade and Gatorade).
Despite a double hip replacement surgery six years ago, La Peer Health Systems anesthesiologist, Dr. Calvin Johnson, is just as mobile as he was in his prime. 
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