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Synaptic Plasticity

Meaning

Synaptic Plasticity refers to the ability of synapses, the junctions between neurons, to strengthen or weaken over time in response to increases or decreases in their activity. This fundamental biological process is the cellular basis for learning, memory formation, and adaptive cognitive function, allowing the brain to reorganize and adjust its neural circuitry throughout the lifespan. Hormones, particularly sex steroids and thyroid hormones, are critical modulators of this neural flexibility.
Delicate white, flowing organic structures, evocative of endocrine pathways, gracefully suspend three spherical, textured forms resembling healthy cellular clusters. This visual metaphor suggests the precise hormone delivery and cellular regeneration crucial for achieving metabolic optimization, endocrine balance, and overall clinical wellness through advanced HRT protocols.
Can Lifestyle Interventions Mitigate the Potential Cognitive Decline Associated with Long Term Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

Can Lifestyle Interventions Mitigate the Potential Cognitive Decline Associated with Long Term Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

Lifestyle interventions can protect cognitive function during ADT by targeting the metabolic and inflammatory pathways that link hormone loss to neuronal stress.
∞ Synaptic Plasticity
∞ Androgen Deprivation Therapy
∞ Prostate Cancer
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August 4, 2025