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·May 28, 2024·3 min read

Light Therapy Boosts Brain Healing in TBI Patients

Low-level light therapy aids brain healing in patients with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using a helmet that emits near-infrared light, researchers observed increased brain connectivity within two weeks of treatment.

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·December 6, 2023·4 min read

Light Therapy Shines in Treating Alzheimer’s Sleep and Mood Issues

A new study highlights the efficacy of light therapy in enhancing sleep and reducing psycho-behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients. This non-pharmacological treatment, targeting the brain's sleep modulator, shows significant promise in mitigating apathetic and depressive behaviors, agitation, and aggression commonly associated with Alzheimer’s cognitive decline.

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·December 12, 2022·3 min read

Light Therapy Found to Relieve Fatigue Syndrome in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue 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.

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·July 8, 2021·3 min read

Light Therapy Treats Depression in Mice Model

Light therapy activates the circadian rhythm associated Per1 gene in the lateral habenula, a brain area associated with mood regulation.

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·May 2, 2021·1 min read

Light Therapy Helps Veterans Treated for Traumatic Brain Injury

Morning bright light therapy improved both physical and mental health symptoms, including cognitive function and sleep quality, in veterans who suffered TBI.

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·April 19, 2021·5 min read

Light Up Your Mind: A Novel Light-Based Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Light 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.

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·February 4, 2020·4 min read

Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder

Daily exposure to bright, artificial light may help reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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·November 2, 2019·4 min read

Seasonal 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.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Bright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar Patients

A 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.