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Neurocognitive Resilience

Meaning

Neurocognitive resilience is the capacity of the brain and nervous system to maintain or rapidly restore normal cognitive function despite exposure to internal or external stressors, such as aging, chronic stress, or hormonal fluctuations. This is not merely the absence of decline, but an active, adaptive process involving structural and functional integrity. Clinically, fostering this resilience is paramount for long-term brain health, emotional stability, and maintaining high-level executive function. Hormonal balance, particularly that of neurosteroids and thyroid hormones, plays a foundational role in supporting this adaptive capacity.