Krebs vorbeugen: Wie viel haben wir selbst in der Hand? Mit Dr. Hanna Heikenwälder | Podcast

Cancer doesn't only affect people who lead unhealthy lifestyles. Nevertheless, a healthy lifestyle has a greater impact on our cancer risk than many realize. In conversation with Dr. Yael Adler, cancer researcher Dr. Hanna Heikenwälder explains how cancer develops and why exercise is one of the most important, yet often underestimated, factors in prevention. She shows how exercise supports the immune system and metabolism, why every form of movement counts, and what role nutrition, body weight, smoking, alcohol, sun protection, and preventative care play. Topics of this episode: • How do cancer cells develop, and what role do genes, chance, and lifestyle play? • Why can exercise influence cancer risk? • What role do nutrition, body weight, alcohol, and smoking play? • How can exercise provide support during and after cancer treatment? 👉 An episode about the scope for action, realistic prevention, and why even small changes can have a significant long-term impact. ► Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:02 How Cancer Develops 04:47 Immune System and Cancer 06:16 Genes or Lifestyle? 07:18 The most important risk factors 10:06 How exercise can protect against cancer 13:54 Nutrition and cancer prevention 16:34 Sugar, milk, and gut health 20:32 Protein shakes under scrutiny 22:54 Why alcohol is carcinogenic 24:30 Why even healthy people get cancer 29:01 Which type of exercise offers the best protection? 32:05 Is ten minutes of exercise enough? 33:37 Exercise during cancer treatment 36:27 Cancer myths debunked 39:05 AI and personalized cancer therapy 44:09 The most important rules for prevention 46:01 Outro This podcast is also available on many other platforms: https://kite.link/istdasnochgesund #Cancer #CancerPrevention #Exercise #Activity #Prevention #Nutrition #ImmuneSystem #Podcast #Health ► More on the topic of health • https://www.tk.de ► Social Media • Facebook: https://www.tk.de/facebook • Instagram: https://www.tk.de/instagram • Pinterest: https://www.tk.de/pinterest • TikTok: https://www.tk.de/tiktok ► About Techniker Krankenkasse Healthy and fit with Techniker Krankenkasse health insurance Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) offers compelling benefits, expert advice, and Best service. Welcome to Germany's leading statutory health insurance provider. Techniker Krankenkasse's health insurance offers you the right coverage for every stage of life and provides advice on all aspects of your well-being. On our website, you'll discover exciting topics and the latest trends in sports, nutrition, lifestyle, travel, and more. And with our newsletter, you'll always stay up-to-date on health-related matters. #DieTechniker