Your 'step count' can predict how well you recover from surgery

from All Things Considered · host Allison Aubrey

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.

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