India, Dec. 24 -- "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This saying is popular. Many of us heard it from our parents, teachers, and friends growing up. But have you thought about whether it is true or just a fun saying? Look more closely at the health benefits of apples and how they might help keep the doctor away.

A study from the University of Reading and the Fondazione Edmund Mach Institute in Italy found that apples are high in polyphenols and dietary fibre. These substances help lower LDL cholesterol, which is the "bad" cholesterol that can build up in arteries. "This buildup can lead to serious heart problems, such as heart attacks and strokes", Dr Ushakiran Sisodia, a dietitian at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai...