The Brain-Bone Nexus: Implications for Osteoporosis - Ram Mohan Rao
Our skeletal system degenerates concomitantly with a reduction in bone mass as we age. Additionally, aging also brings with it memory and cognitive loss. While all these changes were considered to be separate and independent effects of old age, recent studies show that age-associated degenerative changes in the skeletal system and age-associated memory loss may actually be related and interconnected. It appears that the bone talks to the brain and fosters its development. Similarly, impaired cognitive function can lead to decreased mobility, increasing the risk of falls and fractures. Addressing factors that affect both brain and bone health can improve outcomes for individuals with or at risk of osteoporosis.
Rammohan (Ram) Rao, holds a PhD in neuroscience and serves as a Chief scientist at Apollo Health, USA. Ram graduated from the California College of Ayurveda and is a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP). He is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and a faculty at the California College of Ayurveda. Ram has published more than 100 manuscripts in scientific and Yoga/Ayurveda journals. He is also the author of the best-selling book Good Living Practices-The best from Ayurveda, Yoga and Modern Science For Achieving Optimal Health, Happiness and Longevity.