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Neurological Balance Sheet

Meaning

The Neurological Balance Sheet is a conceptual framework, used in the clinical translator voice, that quantifies the net status of the central nervous system’s capacity for energy, neurotransmitter synthesis, and resilience against chronic stress and excitotoxicity. It represents the equilibrium between the brain’s restorative processes, such as neurogenesis and synaptic pruning during sleep, and the cumulative daily demands placed upon it by cognitive load, emotional stress, and inflammatory signals. A positive balance sheet indicates optimal neuroendocrine function and cognitive reserve, crucial for mental wellness and hormonal regulatory control.