Q. I'm 76 years old, and I've taken an aspirin every day since I was 28 because of arthritis. Although cancer runs in my family on both sides, I've never had cancer of any sort.

The research underscores that proactive, natural health measures are foundational. The key is elevating the heart rate through activities like brisk walking, and it forms a critical part of a holistic defense against cancer alongside diet and other lifestyle factors.