How do I use red light at home to affect the cardiovascular system?

How do I use red light at home to affect the cardiovascular system? For at home use of red light therapy, the majority of products (especially the affordable ones) will use LED lights, rather than laser. While early light therapy research was done using lasers, LED lights have become much more popular over the last […]

How Does Red Light Therapy Help the Cardiovascular System?

How Does Red Light Therapy Help the Cardiovascular System? All lifestyle interventions that support cardiovascular health work act to strengthen and support the heart and blood vessels. The cardiovascular system consists of vessels and organs that rely on the efficient contraction of smooth muscle and flow of blood that carries vital nutrients. It requires a […]

Transcranial Photobiomodulation for The Management of Depression

transcranial photobiomodulation for the management of depression – current perspectives Authors: P. Askalsky, D.V. Iosifescu Background: Depression is a major public health problem that affects 322 million people worldwide with a lifetime prevalence of 20%. Depression is widely treated with antidepressants, but some patients have a poor response and many experience side effects. A novel […]

red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance

red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players Authors: J. Zhao, Y. Tian, J. Nie, J. Xu, & D. Liu Citation: Journal of Athletic Training (2012); 47(6):673-678 Background: Sleep is a critical component of athletic performance, both in terms of quantity and quality. Similarly, regular exercise is considered a […]

Photobiomodulation and Pain Reduction in Patients Requiring Orthodontic Band Application:

photobiomodulation and pain reduction in patients requiring orthodontic band application: randomized clinical trial Authors: M.F. Sfondrini, M. Vitale, A.L.B. Pinheiro, P. Gandini, L. Sorrentino, U.M. Iarussi, A. Scribante. Citation: BioMed Research International (2020), Article ID 7460938 Background: Light therapy, or photobiomodulation, involves the application of a light source such as a laser to an area […]