Tag: Recovery

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COVID-19 Recovery: Addressing Lingering Side Effects

Individuals who contract COVID-19 experience various intensities of the virus. Some have very few symptoms or are asymptomatic, while others are hospitalized for weeks. Unfortunately, “recovery” for these patients hasn’t necessarily been achieved simply by testing negative. Melissa Arasz and Angela Ferrara, speech pathologists with the University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network, discuss the importance of rehabilitation for patients in a post-virus phase.

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Had a Mastectomy? Here Are Your Reconstruction Options.

Breast reconstruction isn’t required as part of a breast cancer treatment plan, but it can help address the body image and self-esteem challenges that many women face after tackling the disease. See what reconstruction options are available to you.

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3 Things You Must Do When Recovering From a Heart Attack

Recovering from a heart attack can be a difficult journey. Here are some things that you can do to improve your health and wellness after suffering from a cardiac event.