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An apple a day keeps the heart doctor away

Research

The 150-year-old proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' stands the test of time, say Oxford University researchers.

Writing in the more light-hearted Christmas edition of the BMJ medical journal, the scientists estimated how effective this Victorian health advice would be today in preventing heart disease among people over 50.

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