A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.

In short, those who increased their daily step count to 8,500 were more successful at sustaining their weight loss. “Our ...

While walking after surgery has long been encouraged as an aid to recovery, new research supports the use of wearable devices ...

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The study showed that every extra 1,000 steps per day after an operation was linked to an 18% lower chance of complications.