NPR News: 01-27-2025 8PM EST

214.304 - 234.991 Allison Aubrey

If you're getting ready for a surgery, such as a joint replacement or another major operation, you may want to ask your health care providers about prehabilitation. The new study finds a combination of movement, increasing your protein intake, and mentally preparing for surgery can significantly reduce the risk of complications, says study author Dr. Dan McIsaac of the University of Ottawa.