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Homeostatic Resilience

Meaning

Homeostatic resilience is the physiological capacity of the human body to rapidly and effectively return to its optimal steady state following exposure to internal or external stressors, such as acute illness, chronic psychological strain, or intense physical exertion. It represents a robust, highly adaptive internal environment, characterized by flexible and well-regulated endocrine, nervous, and immune systems operating in concert. High resilience is a hallmark of vitality and youth, directly correlating with a reduced allostatic load and significantly improved longevity.