Cancer Prevention: Can Eating A Handful Of Nuts A Day Reduce Risks Of Disease?

Whether it be almonds, pecans or pistachios, nuts are much more than just a tasty treat – they have a ton of health benefits too.

A study released in BMC Medicine journal Monday found that nuts reduced the risk of a variety of diseases from heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, reviewed 29 former studies about the health benefits of nuts and found that nuts had a diverse range of positive impacts on the human body.