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recovery

Patient Story

‘I’ll be able to beat this’

A year after his surgery for appendix cancer, Gene Barnard marks the occasion with an ambitious 100-mile bicycle ride.

The heal-better diet

On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.

Excessive heat can be a killer

Here's what athletes (and even non-athletes) need to know about heat illness during the most sweltering of days.

For heart attack recovery, follow doc’s orders

Survival improves dramatically for those who can stick to the guidelines.

Having a C-section?

Moms who have come before you offer their top tips for preparation and recovery.

Return of the house call?

At-home hospital care may be the wave of the future.

Patient Story

Healthy and grateful

During a trip to her Michigan cottage, a burst aneurysm lands a Dallas woman in the emergency department. Two surgeries later and she's up and running.

Rethink those sleepy Saturdays

If you've been sleep-starved all week, a weekend in bed isn't likely to restore your energy reserves. A consistent schedule can put you back on track.

Exercise isn’t an excuse to pig-out

Working out doesn't go as far as you might think. Be ever mindful of quantity and quality.

5 smart ways to prep for elective surgery

Lifestyle changes weeks beforehand could lead to a better outcome and easier recovery.

Patient Story

Sara’s advice: Never give up

‘People think a brain injury is like a broken arm that will heal, but it’s not.’

Recovery from ultramarathon may take up to 5 days

Elite runners need to give themselves time to bounce back.