Red Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Red Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also known as the “winter blues” or “seasonal depression”. In the simplest terms, it is depression that follows a season pattern, usually occurring in the winter. SAD is considered a variant of Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar […]
Red Light Therapy for Stroke

Red Light Therapy for Stroke Ischemic stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease in which the blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Annually, close to 800 000 people have strokes in the US, with an economic cost of close to 57 billion dollars. Although some people recover fully from a stroke, it can cause […]
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 […]