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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Allison Aubrey is Food & Health correspondent for NPR News, currently focused on healthy aging. Her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning and is a founding host of NPR's Life Kit. She's a 2021 recipient of the Recognizing Excellence in Advancing Health Literacy award.