Losing Too Much Weight Before Weight Loss Surgery May Backfire
A major study of over 1.3 million patients found something surprising: people who lost more than 10% of their body weight before bariatric surgery (weight loss …
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Why Good Nutrition Before Surgery Helps Your Brain Stay Sharp
When people don't eat well before surgery, their brains may have a harder time recovering afterward. Researchers reviewed studies showing that malnutrition—not …
Read MoreWhy Hospitals Struggle to Help Patients Get Fit Before Surgery
Before having major surgery, patients—especially older adults and those with serious health conditions—could benefit from a program called prehabilitation that …
Read MoreMost Cancer Surgery Centers Skip Pre-Surgery Fitness Training
Researchers surveyed over 1,400 healthcare workers at 663 hospitals worldwide to see how many cancer centers prepare patients before surgery. They found that …
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