How to prepare for surgery – and recover well afterwards

Wellness with Liz Earle by Liz Earle

Oct 5, 202635:28Health

Facing surgery? Liz explains how the weeks beforehand can be an opportunity for ‘pre-habilitation’ – building strength and optimising nutrition, getting plenty of sleep and checking for underlying health conditions. She...

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