Found in broccoli, sulforaphane is a powerful antioxidant compound that supports cardiometabolic and cognitive health by fighting inflammation — but its bioavailability on its own is low.

Researchers identify seven  hours as the optimal sleep duration; both insufficient and excessive sleep duration were significantly associated with a decline in cognition with age.

Behavior can be dictated by the bacteria in our guts, and transplanting intestinal microbes from one animal to another can impart behavioral and cognitive changes.

Pterostilbene, a polyphenol similar to resveratrol and found in berries and nuts, supports learning and memory in older rats, underscoring the potential of pterostilbene for healthy cognitive aging.