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To clarify medical terminology, the term sciatica is often used very broadly to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg. However, this is not technically correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated and the pain along the sciatic nerve is caused by this nerve (radicular pain). When the pain is referred to the leg from a joint problem (called referred pain), using the term sciatica is not technically correct. Read more...

After gallbladder removal, it is important to pay close attention to what you are eating and drinking to avoid complications and side effects such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Make sure to drink enough liquid, eat fruits and vegetables, and consume smaller more frequent meals. Avoid alcohol and avoid high-fat foods because they require more bile to digest. Read more...

In a recent issue of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, researchers reported that physical exercise can reduce fatigue, both during and after cancer treatment. Read on. Read more...

Cardiac rehabilitation can help a return to work by: addressing risk factors for heart disease - treating symptoms - restoring physical fitness - helping with anxieties about the consequences of a heart attack - Providing counselling and family support. Read more...

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