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An extensive study on food habits involved monitoring 42,000 Swedish men for over 12 years. The results of the study revealed that men in the age group of 45 - 79, who consume at least two sugary soft drinks or sodas a day, are at a 23% more higher risk of getting a heart failure, reports Fox News. Only artificially sweetened juices, sodas and soft drinks where taken into consideration and the study excluded teas, coffees and fresh fruit juices.

According to Dr. Susanna Larsson, co-author of the study, Stockholm Karolinska Institutet was reportedly quoted as saying, "The takeaway message is that people who regularly consume sweetened beverages should consider limiting their consumption to reduce their risk of heart failure.", reports International Business Times.

According to reports by CNN, nearly 6 million people live with diagnosed heart failure across the United States of America. Heart failure occurs when the heart is weak and struggles to pump adequate blood and oxygen to the body.

Dr. Roberto Bolli, Chief of cardiovascular medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine was reportedly quoted as saying to CNN that "Patients with heart failure are severely limited in their ability to perform daily tasks. They get short of breath for even small efforts like walking one block, or sometimes even walking inside their house."