Prehab can boost seniors' recuperation from spinal fusion surgery, trial finds
Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.
Jun 19, 2026
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Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Preoperative Exercise
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Optimizing exercise and nutrition before surgery boosts patient outcomes, review finds
Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...
Apr 29, 2026
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The most powerful drug of all is movement, researchers say
It's a simple premise; movement is medicine—not just a mantra for gym buffs and marathon runners. It's a prescription for a good life.
Mar 21, 2026
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Pilot study finds prehabilitation program supports recovery in older adults facing major surgery
A pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a prehabilitation program that combines physical therapy, nutrition, and mindset support in the weeks leading up to major elective surgery ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal—but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond ...
May 13, 2025
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Among cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals report higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, disabilities
Cancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or anything other than straight and cisgender (LGBTQ+) experience more chronic health conditions, disabilities, and other physical and cognitive ...
Jun 20, 2024
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What to expect during rehab after hip replacement
Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
May 21, 2024
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