New Wearable Technology Has Tracked Cerebral Blood Flow
Researchers developed a wearable device designed to monitor blood supply to the brain continuously.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Stroke
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Deepinder Goyal of the longevity-focused venture Temple has introduced a research team that developed the Brain Flow system. This new wearable technology provides continuous measurements of blood flow to the brain.
Why it matters
Monitoring cerebral blood flow is significant because the brain consumes approximately 20% of the body's total blood supply, and this circulation naturally declines as people age. This innovation aims to provide new data for longevity science.
Researchers led by a cross-institutional team have developed and validated the wearable Brain Flow system for continuous monitoring of cerebral blood flow. The findings quantify the high metabolic demand of the brain, which utilizes 20% of the body's blood supply.
The players
Deepinder Goyal
The founder of Temple, a health technology and longevity-focused venture.
Dr. Divya Gulati
A researcher affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science involved in developing Brain Flow.
Dr. Sanchit Gupta
A researcher affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science who contributed to the technology.
Dr. Yukti Chopra
A scientist affiliated with SISSA in Trieste, Italy, who participated in the development.
Nitish Kumar
A researcher affiliated with IIT Bombay who worked on the Brain Flow system.
The details
The Brain Flow system operates by providing continuous, wearable tracking of blood perfusion to the brain. Because cerebral blood flow is known to decrease with age, maintaining or understanding these levels is a focal point of current longevity research. The technology relies on tracking hemodynamic patterns to offer real-time insights into this essential physiological process.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The research team was introduced via LinkedIn.
Health Landscape
This development follows the recent industry push to integrate wearable diagnostics into longevity-focused research initiatives. It represents a shift toward continuous, real-time monitoring of vascular health as a metric for assessing biological aging.
This technology highlights the importance of cerebral circulation as a marker for long-term brain health as you age. If you are concerned about age-related changes in your vascular function, it is worth discussing the role of blood flow monitoring with your physician.
The takeaway
Cerebral blood flow is a critical indicator of brain health that naturally shifts over time. Individuals interested in longevity can discuss brain-healthy habits, such as cardiovascular exercise, with their doctor to support healthy circulation.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in vascular health management at Stroke.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MoneyControl.
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