Category: Brain Science

Essential tremor (ET), the most common movement disorder, starts in the brain. Although no one knows exactly how or why dysregulation of motion signals begins, it is increasingly clear that its root lies in the brain’s cerebellum that regulates movement and motor control. Elan Louis, an ET expert at the Yale University School of Medicine, keep reading

Essential tremor (ET), the most common movement disorder, does a great job of keeping its causes shrouded in mystery. About half of cases seem to run in families, but no genes have yet been identified. No one yet knows what triggers it, whether it could be prevented, and whether it’s truly a degenerative disorder. However, keep reading

What exactly causes essential tremor (ET)? No one yet knows for sure, but it is generally thought to arise with abnormal movement signals from the part of the brain called the cerebellum. The cerebellum is like the command headquarters for bodily movements. It is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, posture, balance, speech and more. Purkinje keep reading

Essential tremor (ET) is considered the most common movement disorder. No one knows the cause but scientific research has led to widely held theories about dysfunction in particular cells (Purkinje cells) or a neurotransmitter called GABA. Correct diagnosis is essential for proper planning, tremor management, and ongoing quality of life adaptations. But ET can mimic keep reading

Alert readers will instantly note a connection between “Cannabinoids” in the title, and the cannabis plant—better known as marijuana, pot, weed, grass, etc. However, this blog is not about smoking marijuana to get high. Instead, it’s about a natural cannabis plant component called a cannabinoid. With the ever-increasing interest in the health benefits of cannabinoids, keep reading

Essential tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder, affecting millions of people. Roughly half of those with ET either find that medications like Primidone or Propranolol aren’t effective, or they don’t like the side effects. Therefore, many of them consider a neurosurgery procedure called thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The Thalamus The thalamus is keep reading

Many fans of the winter Olympics most enjoy the pairs figure skating events. A man and woman perform dance-like routines. Their moves express the music’s mood, whether dramatically energizing or poetically serene. When their athletic talents are synchronized flawlessly with each other and their choreography, the effect is breathtaking. To see what I mean, take keep reading