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Cognitive Health

Meaning

Cognitive health refers to the robust capacity to clearly think, learn, and remember, encompassing core functions like memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed. Optimal brain function is not merely the absence of neurological disease but the sustained, high-level capacity for mental performance throughout the lifespan. Endocrine balance plays a pivotal role in sustaining this health, as fluctuations in hormones like estrogen, thyroid hormone, and testosterone significantly influence neuronal structure and synaptic plasticity.