VYSTA Guides
To be in charge of optimizing and protecting your brain health - with focus on your healthcare and personal safety protection.
To live your best potential everyday
About S.A.F.E.S.T B.R.A.I.N.S
12 factors from American Academy of Neurology, based on best available evidence, that shape a person's brain function and strength throughout life.
Make your brain work better, quicker
Stay active with friends and family
Feel calm and happy
Feel energetic, fit
Bring joy to your community
Protect brain function even with injuries, disease
It is never too early or too late to practice good brain health - even when you have a neurological condition
Sleep: 7-8 hours every night
Affect, mood, mental health: Treat disorders
Food, diet, supplements: Greens, nuts, berries, whole grains, fish, olive oil, MIND diet
Exercise: Increase heart rate, 150 mins/week
Supportive social interaction: Increase mental stimulation, reduce stress
Trauma avoidance: Seat-belts, helmets, prevent falls
Blood pressure: Screen, treat hypertension
Risks: Metabolic, genetic: Manage diabetes, cholesterol, body weight
Affordability, adherence: Getting and paying for brain healthcare
Infection: Protect, treat, avoid inflammation
Negative exposures: Control smoking/vaping/alcohol, environmental harm
Structural, social health equity: Support for nutrition, living conditions
Live your best potential everyday - throughout life
Infant
Childhood-Adolescence
Adulthood
Elderly
Put SAFEST BRAINS into action with VYSTA Guides
We have applied the SAFEST BRAIN factors to everyday products—helping you make informed brain-healthcare choices
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Home Healthcare
With reliable* information on non-prescription products, supplements, food, cosmetics that support brain health and personal safety
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Community Healthcare
With reliable* resources for common neurological conditions
Make timely, informed decisions
Manage choices, expenses on everyday products
Know when to see doctor, be prepared, have meaningful discussions
* Information Sources
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other related federal agencies like National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Health and Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
*Acknowledgement
Lay Health Educator Program (LHEP), Medicine for the Greater Good, Johns Hopkins University
Prepared by a team dedicated to promote good brain health in the community
With experiences in drug, device, diagnostic, food product development, FDA review and authorization processes, occupational safety & health, personal care products, community health practice
To help you make brain healthcare as part of everyday care
