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Mental Resilience Aging

Meaning

Mental Resilience Aging is a specialized concept that addresses the ability of the brain and cognitive function to withstand and recover from psychological, emotional, and physiological stressors throughout the lifespan while maintaining optimal structural and functional integrity. This resilience is fundamentally supported by neuroprotective hormonal environments, including adequate levels of thyroid hormones, estrogen, and testosterone, which influence neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. The clinical goal is to fortify the central nervous system against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. This is distinct from general cognitive function, focusing specifically on adaptive capacity under duress.