The healthy image of apples just received a nice polish thanks to a new report. In this first-of-its-kind study, scientists demonstrated that antioxidant compounds in apples called polyphenols can extend the average lifespan in laboratory test animals (in this case, fruit flies) by 10%. In addition to increasing longevity, the apple polyphenols also helped the fruit flies maintain their capacity for walking and climbing. (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, March 2011)
What you can do: Eat an apple a day!
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