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Handful of nuts daily may increase your lifespan

Twenty grams of unsalted nuts a day can keep cancer and heart disease away

05-Dec-2016

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Nut intake may be linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and all-cause mortality.

May reduce mortality from respiratory diseases, diabetes and infections.

Nuts are high in good fats and can be eaten in moderation in unsalted form.

Nuts alone won't reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or cancers, if lifestyle is unhealthy.

This systematic review of 20 previous studies was published in BMC Medicine.

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BMC Medicine

Scientific Journal providing information from all areas of medicine.

Imperial College London (ICL)

Public research university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research

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Diet, Heart Disease