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The Science Behind "An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away"

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The well-known English proverb, with its earliest recorded version dating back to Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1866, has stood the test of time, suggesting that eating healthful foods can prevent frequent illness. But is there a real scientific basis for why it is said an apple a day keeps the doctor away?