Red Light After Heart Attacks
A summary of the research on light therapy and recovery after a heart attack, most of it in animal models so far, plus what a small heart failure study found and where more work is needed.
Red Light Therapy
How red and near infrared light work with the body, how to use them at home and in the clinic, and what the research says.
42 articles
How do I use red light at home to affect the cardiovascular system?
A practical guide to using red light at home with cardiovascular health in mind: LED versus laser devices, which wavelengths and intensity to look for, and where on the body to apply light.
How Does Red Light Therapy Help the Cardiovascular System?
The heart and blood vessels need a great deal of cellular energy. This article explains the ways red light may support them, including energy production, oxidative stress, inflammation and blood flow.
Transcranial Photobiomodulation for The Management of Depression
A plain-language summary of a 2019 research review by Askalsky and Iosifescu on light applied to the head and mood, covering proposed mechanisms, animal and human findings, and safety.
red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance
A research summary of a 2012 study in which 20 female basketball players used full body red light nightly for 14 days, with sleep quality, melatonin and performance measured before and after.
Photobiomodulation and Pain Reduction in Patients Requiring Orthodontic Band Application:
A plain-language summary of a 2020 placebo-controlled study of 26 young orthodontic patients, where one session of laser light therapy was linked to lower pain after bands were applied.
