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This year in the U.S., there will be more than 333,000 new cases of prostate cancer and more than 36,000 men will die from the disease. It's not a young man's problem; the average age at which guys are diagnosed is 67 -- many of them after a lifetime of eating ultra-processed foods.

That's the finding of a new study published in the American Journal of Medicine. Researchers looked at data on more than 17,000 men who were in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that those who said they ate more ultra-processed foods, including soft drinks, packaged snacks, cereals, and processed meats, had a 24% to 31% increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

So, here's one more compelling reason to avoid highly processed foods that are loaded with saturated and trans fats, oils, added sugars and additives that falsely amp up flavor, texture -- and shelf life. And remember: They also erase food's nutritional value and increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, colon cancer, gastro woes, dementia and depression, in addition to prostate cancer.

Luckily, it's never too late to escape the pain and disability that highly processed foods can cause you and to discover tasty, healthful foods that will extend your healthy lifespan and make your ActualAge younger.

I share that valuable information on my podcasts at PodcastHealth.com, in my books, and at 4You Health Community at 4youngevity.com/community -- sign up for free today.

Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at drmikerealage@gmail.com.

(c)2026 Michael Roizen, M.D.

Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

(c) 2026 Michael Roizen, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.