As lifespan increases, neurolongevity is emerging as the critical pillar of wellness.
Advances in science and tech have propelled brain health from an abstract ideal to an actionable pursuit. And as longevity narratives shift from extending years to elevating them, better brain health – regardless of age – has emerged as a new non-negotiable.
“People are increasingly concerned about focus, memory, mental stamina, and feeling cognitively flat in everyday life, not just long-term dementia risk,” preventive health visionary Dr Tamsin Lewis tells Elite Traveler. Overstimulated but under-recovered, many of her patients at Reborne Longevity are now intent on using their brains in more meaningful ways. But how to train your brain? Her particular remedy involves a progressive protocol.
Fundamentally, the doctor prioritizes good sleep, movement, stress management, blood sugar stability, learning and problem-solving. “Use your brain deliberately: read, write, develop new skills, have challenging conversations, and reduce constant task-switching and scrolling,” she says. Then, if resources allow, the doctor layers in supportive tools, “such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, neuromodulation, and neurofeedback.»
While neurofeedback helps the brain self-regulate its activity, neuromodulation encompasses a growing variety of methods that change how areas in the brain work. Just as collagen-courting biostimulators, like Sculptra and polynucleotides, are taking over the aesthetics sphere, neuromodulation treatments like ExoMind and Nurosym are making waves in cognitive health. With a holistic approach to longevity, Dr Preema Vig – one of London’s popular cosmetic doctors – reports a shift in her clinical demand towards treatments that support the mind as well as the body.
“ExoMind works by gently stimulating areas of the brain that play a key role in mood, focus, and cognitive performance,” she says of her preferred neuromodulation therapy. “By doing so, it can help improve mental clarity, attention, and overall brain function without the need for medications or invasive procedures.” Unlike traditional brain training devices (which can be painful), the innovation in ExoMind allows for a course of six “comfortable and quiet” treatments with no downtime, Dr Vig explains. “This can contribute not just to improved focus, but also to better emotional resilience, reduced stress, and an overall sense of mental wellness.” The treatment usually costs between $3,000 and $4,800 per course, depending on the clinic.
If your idea of a mental boost is less clinical, look to ‘neuro-tourism’, set to take flight in 2026. ‘The Brain Docs’ – neurologists Dr Ayedha and Dr Dean Sherzai – are hosting their second Neuro World Retreat in San Diego this September, “a transformative five-day immersion in brain health, connection, and renewal,» while luxury longevity programs addressing brain health are scheduled at numerous five-star hotels. That of Crete’s Minos Palace Resort features treatments combining cutting-edge cognitive movement to enhance neuroplasticity and mental agility, oxygen modulation to build resilience, and vibroacoustic therapy for mental calm.
Naturally, brain tuning should begin at home, and on a simpler level Dr Lewis points to food-led nutritional strategies including adaptogenic mushrooms and deliberate use of nootropics such as polyphenol-rich teas, cacao, and coffee. Supplementation can be impactful – though it “should support an active, well-regulated brain, not replace the basics,” she caveats. “Vitamin D is commonly low and worth checking,” she continues, while “omega-3s, magnesium, choline, and creatine are useful for many people.»
Inevitably, brands have spotted opportunities for demand creation – selling ‘solutions’ to problems we didn’t know we had, so beware of those making ‘brain detox’ claims. “Trendy in wellness circles, some promise to clear mental fog or ‘reset’ the way you think,” explains Dr Vig. Though appealing, “the brain doesn’t accumulate toxins in the same way your liver or kidneys do, so there isn’t a physiological process we can ‘detox’ in the literal sense.»
That said, in exploratory areas “therapies such as apheresis [the process of separating blood into its individual elements in order to collect or remove the required element] are being investigated for reducing circulating heavy metals and microplastics,” Dr Lewis reveals – “but this is expensive, invasive, and the evidence is still evolving.” What actually supports brain ‘clearance’ and recovery “is deep, high-quality sleep, regular exercise, heat exposure from practices like sauna, and mental engagement,” she adds. “These are linked to factors that help the brain repair and adapt.”
While there’s little we can do about today’s relentless mental load, Dr Lewis feels that the future of brain health should focus on supporting its ability to regulate stress, stay adaptable, and recover well. Think bioharmony over biohacking, she suggests. Most important to remember? Brain health is “a long-term practice, not a short-term optimization project.” Take the brain breaks, but play the long game, too.
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