• SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
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    Causes of Tingling in Hands & Feet

    Causes of Tingling in Hands & Feet

    Tingling sensations in the hands and feet are commonly associated with symptoms such as burning, pain or numbness in the hands or feet. These sensations can sometimes reflect damage to nerves in the area. However, in some cases, tingling can be temporary and benign. It could potentially result from pressure on nerves (when you cross

    • AUGUST 19, 2020
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    Sciatica: 8 Stretches for Pain Relief

    Sciatica: 8 Stretches for Pain Relief

    Sciatica nerve pain can very easily be diagnosed and treated by licensed neurologists. Sciatica often refers to pain that occurs along the path of the sciatic nerve, that branches from the lower back through the hips and down each leg. Sciatica usually only affects one side of the body and commonly occurs when a herniated

    • AUGUST 19, 2020
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    An Overview of Spinal Cord Disorders

    An Overview of Spinal Cord Disorders

    Spinal cord disorders are known to cause permanent and severe problems in life, such as paralysis and even impaired bladder and bowel control. However, these can be minimized or even avoided if the spinal cord disorder is diagnosed and treated early. At GNC Dubai, our licensed neurologists are trained and equipped to diagnose spinal cord

    • AUGUST 11, 2020
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    New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Be A ‘Game Changer’

    New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Be A ‘Game Changer’

    FDA Accepts Biogen’s Aducanumab Biologics License Application for Alzheimer’s Disease with Priority Review. If approved, aducanumab would be the first treatment to meaningfully change the course of Alzheimer’s disease CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and TOKYO, Aug. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Eisai, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

    • JULY 21, 2020
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    Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Encephalitis

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Encephalitis

    What is Viral Encephalitis? Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain that is most often caused by a viral infection. The infection generally starts with a fever and a headache, with symptoms getting worse in time. While encephalitis is rare, it can be life-threatening and immediate professional assistance is required. At GNC Dubai, our team

    • JULY 21, 2020
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    Epilepsy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

    Epilepsy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

    Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that causes recurrent and unprovoked seizures. There are two main types of seizures – generalized seizures that affect the whole brain, and focal or partial seizures that affect only one part of the brain. It is more common in younger children and old adults. To treat epilepsy, an early

    • JULY 9, 2020
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    Dubai Psychologist, Kim Henderson, on Youtube – Cigna Live: Transitioning out of COVID19 Lockdown

    Dubai Psychologist, Kim Henderson, on Youtube – Cigna Live: Transitioning out of COVID19 Lockdown

    The pandemic has placed us all on an emotional rollercoaster of uncertainty, with every dip and fall creating a new challenge to psychologically overcome. The sheer pace of change is leaving many people feeling propelled into the unknown meaning that it can be hard to adjust to the changing reality. In many countries, the prospect
    • JULY 8, 2020
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    Travelling Anxiety in Times of COVID19 – Dubai Psychologist, Aamnah, explains how to cope in Time Out Magazine

    Travelling Anxiety in Times of COVID19 – Dubai Psychologist, Aamnah, explains how to cope in Time Out Magazine

    WORLDWIDE RESTRICTIONS ON travel between countries means that getting on a plane looks very different now to how it did at the beginning of the year. And that change, may leave some kids feeling anxious. “It is understandable and natural to experience some fear about travel at the moment, given the nature of the pandemic.

    • JUNE 16, 2020
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    Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

    Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

    At GNC Dubai, our trained neurologists are equipped to diagnose multiple sclerosis within patients and provide suitable treatment options to help manage the disease and accompanying symptoms. It’s important to pay attention to early warning signs of multiple sclerosis in order to be able to have a better quality of life. What is Multiple Sclerosis?

    • JUNE 16, 2020
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    Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Strokes

    Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Strokes

    What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, which prevents the brain tissue from getting the right amount of oxygen and nutrients. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment as brain cells begin to die within minutes. Early action can reduce brain