Sir Michael Cane would 'have been dead' by now if he continued his unhealthy habits

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What is spinal stenosis?The Mayo Clinic explains: "Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. "This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. "People who have the condition can experience pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness, which can worsen over time. What causes spinal stenosis?The most common cause is wear and tear related to arthritis, and while surgery can help to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, it can't cure arthritis. READ MORE: Three signs on your skin that could signal severe fatty liver diseaseLink"Arthritis pain in the spine may continue," the Mayo Clinic adds.

Grateful to still be alive and mobile, Caine credits his wife for his long life. In a candid interview with The Sun On Sunday, in 2017, said: "Without her, I'd have been dead long ago. "I used to drink a bottle of vodka a day and smoke several packs of cigarettes. "Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes, two known carcinogens, increase a person's risk of cancer.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) elaborates: "When you drink alcohol, your body breaks it down into a chemical called acetaldehyde. "Acetaldehyde damages your DNA and prevents your body from repairing the damage. "Damaged DNA could replicate more and more, without stopping, which is the basis for a cancerous tumour. READ MORE: Three signs on your skin that could signal severe fatty liver diseaseLinkAs for smoking, the CDC adds: "Poisons in tobacco smoke can damage or change a cell's DNA. "Moreover, smoking "can weaken the body's immune system, making it harder to kill cancer cells".