India, Sept. 4 -- The switch from sugar to sweeteners may make you feel empowered as you think you are dodging the usual health perils of sugar, from blood sugar spikes to weight gain, but artificial sweeteners also come with their own risks. In fact, they may make you feel good as you are making a healthy choice by avoiding sugar. But did you know your artificial sweeteners may make your cognitive health age faster?

A study published in the journal Neurology revealed a concerning risk of artificial sweeteners, which you typically think are healthy because they are low-calorie sugar substitutes. However, they may contribute to cognitive decline.

The study tracked over 12,700 adults over a period of eight years, monitoring the consumptio...