Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Eating apples daily can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by over 25%. The pectin in apples improves digestion by creating larger, softer stools.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so the old proverb says. But, is there any truth to it? Apples are both affordable and readily available in any season. Nowadays, people are starting to wonder ...