A look at how the masked out facial expression is being sorely missed amid the pandemic. Wearing a mask checks the spread of anything contagious. Now is that why even our infectious smiles have disappeared these days? No matter where we go or whom we see – no one seems to be smiling anymore; the
If back pain lasts for three months or longer, it is considered to be chronic back pain. It comes and goes, bringing temporary relief but the pain comes back within a short period of time. Chronic back pain can be particularly frustrating if you don’t know what is causing it specifically. When dealing with back
Back pain is a common condition that many people suffer from. It is also a leading cause of disability worldwide, but fortunately, there are measures that can be taken to prevent and relieve backaches. It can range from muscle aches to burning or shooting sensations in the body. Most back pain cases will gradually improve
‘COVID-19 killed my father. How do I explain death to my kids who were very close to their grandpa?’ Closure after the death of a loved one is a process, each person’s grieving process can be different and grief evolves over time. People commonly experience states of denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
Phone sessions and family-focused webinar hosted by the German Neuroscience Center on Saturday, 10th October To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October, Dubai’s German Neuroscience Center is offering complimentary phone consultations in conjunction with a live webinar to help people deal with the difficult topic of uncertainty. People are invited
On World Alzheimer’s Day we asked Kim Henderson, a clinical psychologist at the German Neuroscience Center in Dubai to write about the psychological impact of a diagnosis and the years that follow. Alzheimer’s disease is one of more than 400 types of dementia and the most common. It is a physical disease that affects the brain.
The bones (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column are stacked on top of each other and are cushioned by small discs. These small, round discs surround the nucleus and protect the bones by absorbing shocks from regular, daily activities such as walking, lifting, or twisting. Slipped discs can be identified by physical or neurological
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
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
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
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