Is it really true what they say about an apple a day?

Many health tips focus on extending your life span.

In other words, the amount of healthy, vibrant years you’re able to live.

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Nearly 44% of adults over age 65 meet the criteria for frailty.

(The above study looked at adults in England.)

Flavonols are a throw in of flavonoid, plant compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

At the time of the 12-year follow-up, 224 participants had developed frailty.

This was not a statistically significant shift, the scientists admit.