Study confirms that an apple a day keeps the doctor away

The expression "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" (an apple a day keeps the doctor away) is true, especially for people aged more than 50 years.

A team of scientists from Oxford University have published a study in the British Medical Journal. According to this study, the daily consumption of apples can prevent or delay problems such as heart attack or stroke.

Eating one apple a day could prevent 8,500 deaths each year in the UK, especially for older adults aged 50 and over who are the most at risk group.

This study thus demonstrates that small changes in the diet can prevent diseases. We must therefore persevere policies aiming improve the nutritional quality of diets.

source : bbc co uk, la stampa it