The Long Road Home, Why Recovery After 60 Is Changing Everything We Know About the Human Bodys Hidden Healing Powers

For many adults over the age of 60, surviving a major illness or surgery is only the beginning of a much longer, more mysterious journey. While the primary symptoms of an infection or the immediate recovery from a procedure might seem to vanish overnight, the weeks and months that follow often bring a bewildering array of lingering effects. From unexplained fatigue to a sudden lack of stamina during a simple walk to the mailbox, the “post-illness” phase is becoming a major focus of modern geriatric health. But what exactly is happening inside the body, and why does the clock seem…