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Synaptic Plasticity Enforcement

Meaning

Synaptic Plasticity Enforcement is a clinical and therapeutic strategy aimed at actively strengthening and stabilizing the functional connections, or synapses, between neurons in the central nervous system. Synaptic plasticity is the biological basis for learning, memory, and cognitive flexibility, representing the brain’s inherent ability to reorganize itself by forming new synaptic connections and modifying the strength of existing ones. Enforcing this plasticity means employing targeted interventions to maximize the resilience and adaptive capacity of neural circuits, counteracting the rigidity and decline associated with aging and chronic stress. This is essential for enduring cognitive health and functional longevity.