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Age-Related Cognitive Impairment

Meaning

This designation reflects subtle yet measurable declines in cognitive function, such as executive processing speed or memory retrieval, occurring as a consequence of biological aging processes, often preceding frank dementia. While not pathological in the strictest sense, it signals shifts in neural plasticity and potentially subtle dysregulation in key neurosteroid or thyroid hormone feedback loops. We observe these changes as an expected variation within the continuum of normal senescence, yet they warrant clinical attention regarding lifestyle optimization. Recognizing this trajectory allows for timely intervention strategies focused on neuroplasticity maintenance.