It’s often been said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever stopped to wonder why this fruit in particular is the one recommended? All fruit has nutritional benefits, and apples ...

Ah, the apple, the temptation of Eve - the downfall in the Garden of Eden. But then, what pretty girl could ever pass up a shiny, lipstick-red, orchard-fresh fruit of the gods? Like Eve, the ancient ...

As a dietitian, I’m constantly telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, when my editor challenged me to practice what I preach in a very specific way—eating an apple every day for a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The familiar saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be true. But instead of taking it for granted, we asked ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A 2015 study found that daily apple eaters didn’t visit doctors less Apples provide fiber, vitamin C, and ...

Apples contain various antioxidants and other nutrients that may benefit heart health, weight management, diabetes prevention, digestive health, and more. Eating one medium-sized apple daily will help ...

Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine physician. She also holds board certifications from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board ...