FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 12, 2022·3 min readLight Therapy Found to Relieve Fatigue Syndrome in Multiple SclerosisFatigue is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis, affecting up to 99% of patients. Researchers report light box therapy helped measurably improve symptoms of fatigue in those with MS after 14 days.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 8, 2021·3 min readLight Therapy Treats Depression in Mice ModelLight therapy activates the circadian rhythm associated Per1 gene in the lateral habenula, a brain area associated with mood regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2021·1 min readLight Therapy Helps Veterans Treated for Traumatic Brain InjuryMorning bright light therapy improved both physical and mental health symptoms, including cognitive function and sleep quality, in veterans who suffered TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2021·5 min readLight Up Your Mind: A Novel Light-Based Treatment for Neurodegenerative DiseasesLight therapy which consists of exposure to both controlled natural light and artificial lighting may be a new tool in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2020·4 min readLight therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorderDaily exposure to bright, artificial light may help reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 2, 2019·4 min readSeasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2017·5 min readBright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar PatientsA treatment shown to improve symptoms of SAD has proven to be effective for treating bipolar disorder. Researchers report a six week course of bright light therapy improves symptoms of depression and daily functioning for bipolar patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2016·7 min readUnique Visual Stimulation May Be New Treatment For Alzheimer’sInducing gamma oscillations appears to suppress amyloid production and could prove an effective treatment potential for Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 18, 2015·4 min readLight Therapy Effective for DepressionA new study reports light therapy is effective as a treatment for non-seasonal depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 2, 2015·5 min readResearchers Test Light Therapy on Veterans With Gulf War IllnessResearchers are testing the effects of light therapy on patients with Gulf War Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 14, 2012·2 min readLet There Be Light: It’s Good for Our BrainsEPFL scientists have proven that light intensity influences our cognitive performance and how alert we feel, and that these positive...Read More