Patients with breast cancer who participate in a tailored exercise program after surgery have better shoulder function after 1 month compared with those who received usual care. Acute discomfort and ...

Recovery from breast cancer surgery demands patience and a methodical approach to healing. The process impacts physical movement and emotional well-being, but specific stretching exercises can ...

Recovering from a mastectomy is no easy feat. The procedure itself involves the removal of an entire breast (sometimes both breasts), and healing time can range from three to six weeks, per the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise therapy after surgery for a slipped disc may help people get over their pain and disability more quickly, a research review suggests. People who suffer persistent ...

Kara Hennelly always took pride in staying active. In her 20s and 30s, she trained for and ran two half-marathons. In her 40s, as a busy pediatric emergency medicine physician in St. Louis and mom of ...

Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half, according to new analysis. And combining increased activity with a better diet and psychological support could reduce risks ...

Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your ...

As I mentioned several weeks ago, I’ve been at home recovering from total knee replacement surgery. It’s not fun. Nor was it when I had my other knee done last year. What I’ve learned, more so than ...

Hip replacement surgery could sound daunting, however, the recovery of the same has come a long way in the recent years. With many technologies being developed in the medical field, and thanks to ...

When considering cosmetic plastic surgery, it’s important to understand what happens before and after the procedure. Because many cosmetic plastic surgeries use IV sedation similar to that used in ...