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Attention Sustenance

Meaning

The physiological capacity to maintain focused cognitive engagement on a specific task over a required duration without significant decrement in performance. This concept moves beyond simple attention span to encompass the sustained neural resource allocation necessary for complex activities. In hormonal health, it reflects optimal neurotransmitter balance and sufficient energetic substrate availability to the cerebral cortex. Deficits often manifest as increased distractibility or premature cognitive fatigue, signaling underlying dysregulation.