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Cognitive Output Maintenance

Meaning

Cognitive Output Maintenance refers to the sustained capacity of the central nervous system to perform complex mental tasks, including executive function, memory retrieval, and processing speed, at an optimal level over extended periods. This physiological state is critically dependent on stable neuro-endocrine support, particularly the balanced availability of key neurosteroids and metabolic substrates like glucose. It represents a clinical goal focused on preventing age-related cognitive decline and mitigating the effects of stress-induced hormonal dysregulation on brain function. Maintaining this output is a hallmark of biological longevity and vitality.