Light Therapy for Skin Health

Light Therapy for Skin Health Social media is ablaze these days with stories and images of people using light therapy to improve their skin health. Women of all ages can be seen irradiating their faces with devices ranging from illuminated panels to Halloween-like face masks, which they claim reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, […]

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 […]