Could staying active before surgery help prevent postoperative delirium?

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Research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting found that people who were physically active at least seven times a week before cancer surgery had a lower risk of postoperative delirium. The findings suggest preoperative activity may support brain health during recovery.

Staying active before surgery may do more than strengthen the body for recovery—it may protect the brain. Regular physical activity at least seven times a week before cancer surgery was linked to a lower risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting.