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Neuro-Endocrinology of Aging

Meaning

The Neuro-Endocrinology of Aging is the specialized field of study that investigates the complex, reciprocal changes in the nervous and endocrine systems that occur across the lifespan and contribute to senescence. This discipline focuses on the age-related dysregulation of central control centers, particularly the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, and the resulting downstream decline in peripheral hormone production and tissue responsiveness. Understanding this axis is fundamental to longevity medicine. The field seeks to identify the central drivers of hormonal decline.