Category: Cognitive Health

If you or a loved one has essential tremor (ET) you are all too familiar with the visible shaking of hands, head, voice, legs or trunk that characterize ET. No one knows what causes ET’s abnormal brain signals to start. Once it begins, most people with ET will experience worsening of their shaking over time. keep reading

Essential tremor (ET) is considered the most common movement disorder, affecting millions of people. Roughly half of ET cases appear to run in the family – that is, other members of the family tree have also had ET. But what if a person has ET yet there is no known family history? It may seem keep reading

Does essential tremor (ET) come with a greater risk of aging-related cognitive problems such as forgetfulness or less ability to organize a task? As I have previously written, researchers have mixed opinions. The fact that many aging adults experience reduced short-term memory or temporary confusion over what day it is poses a challenge in terms keep reading