
The Dr. Hyman Show Prevent Cancer with These Essential Diet and Lifestyle Changes
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Jul 12, 2024 Discover how your diet and environment play a crucial role in cancer risk, especially among young people experiencing alarming increases in cases. Uncover the alarming link between ultra-processed foods and rising cancer rates. Learn about the influence of high blood sugar and alcohol on cancer risk, alongside the importance of whole foods and reducing environmental toxins. Get practical tips for empowering lifestyle changes that can significantly lower your risk of developing cancer and improve your overall well-being.
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Cancer on the Rise
- Early-onset cancer rates increased by nearly 80% from 1990 to 2019.
- Digestive cancers, breast cancer, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and lung cancers are significantly increasing.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer
- Ultra-processed food consumption is linked to a higher risk of various cancers.
- A 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake correlates with a significant rise in overall cancer risk, including a 50% increase for pancreatic cancer.
Accelerated Aging and Cancer
- People are experiencing accelerated cell aging, potentially increasing early-onset cancer risk.
- This accelerated aging is linked to higher risks of lung, GI, and uterine cancers.



