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A lesser known condition known as costochondritis

Following heart surgery, talk to your doctor Following heart surgery there are many expectations. Recovery takes time, and every individual responds differently depending on his or her age, outlook and...

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Lung Cancer Surgery: Common Post-Op Issues (Video)

A lobectomy to remove lung cancer in patients diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 lung cancer can be a life-saving procedure. However, a lobectomy is a major surgery, so it’s important that patients are aware...

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Returning to Normal Activities After Your Heart Surgery (Video)

Your doctor said you came through your heart surgery with flying colors. Now you wonder, “What’s next?” and “How long will it take?” Your body immediately begins to heal, and although it may “seem”...

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How to Overcome Anxiety During Your Sports Injury Recovery

Contributor: Mayur Pandya, DO When sports result in a serious injury, athletes not only need to heal physically, but they often struggle to regain confidence. These feelings can influence how they...

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Are You Having Heart Surgery? Here’s What You Can Expect

Contributor: Shannon Pengel, MSN, RN, Clinical Nursing Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute When you face cardiac surgery, a certain amount of stress is normal. But you can ease...

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8 Aches and Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore

Athletes, fitness buffs and novices alike all know the saying: “No pain, no gain.” To some extent, this is true. But how do you know if the pain you feel after exercise is a normal, positive sign of...

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What You Can Expect as You Recover From Heart Surgery

When you’ve had heart surgery, you’re likely eager to know when you’ll feel more like yourself again, and when you can get back to doing the things you like to do. But how do you know when you’re...

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Surgery for Older Adults: Predicting How You’ll Do Afterward

Contributor: Ronan Factor, MD Age no longer is the absolute barrier to undergoing surgery in the United States. As the population gets older and the number of older adults increases, more people...

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Life After Lobectomy: 6 Steps to a Smooth Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery

Returning to regular life at home after lung cancer surgery can be daunting. Hopefully, you’ll have close friends or family members around to help you adjust. But still, you’re not feeling your best,...

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