Lifestyle modification as intervention for seasonal affective disorder: a systematic review - Rothenberg M, Nussbaumer-Streit B, Pjrek E, Winkler D.
Bright light therapy (BLT) and pharmacological therapies currently represent the first line treatments for patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Lifestyle modifications offer a diverse field of additional intervention options. Since it is unclea... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist explains light therapy for skin
Dermatologists advise their patients to avoid harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause skin damage, photoaging and skin cancer. But they also may prescribe light therapy to treat certain skin conditions. Light therapy is a treatment that uses different wavelengths of light to treat various skin conditions. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains the different types of light therapy, what they treat, and if over-the-counter light therapy devices are… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 11, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Bright light therapy for major depressive disorder in adolescent outpatients: a preliminary study - Ballard R, Parkhurst JT, Gadek LK, Julian KM, Yang A, Pasetes LN, Goel N, Sit DK.
BACKGROUND: Bright light therapy (BLT) has not been well-studied in adolescents with major depressive disorder, particularly in outpatient settings. METHODS: We conducted an 8-week clinical trial of BLT in adolescents recruited from a primary care ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Le Mars Public Library is Making an Impact on Community Health Thanks to NNLM Book Discussions
Discussion program offers librarians, health professionals, and public health workers a unique opportunity to explore health issues affecting their communities while enhancing their health information services and outreach.
We recently received feedback about the direct impact of participating in these discussions on health information outreach in public libraries. Shirley Taylor, Library Director of Le Mars Public Library in Iowa, shares her experience:
“I would like to say that I really loved the book club discussion on Palaces for the People. This book & discussion re-energized me to serve our community. It was...
Source: The Cornflower - March 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Public Libraries Spotlight Le Mars Public Library NNLM Book Discussion public libraries and health Source Type: news
Do LED masks and high-frequency wands really work? Dermatologists explain which skin-care devices are worth the investment
These days, beauty lovers are swiping more on their skin than serums and lotions. Technology has made its way into the skin care realm, and everyone from your aunt to your favorite celebrity is probably talking about red light therapy and at-home microcurrent facials. The market for skin care…#azadehshirazi #marisagarshick #dennisgross #nasa #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lili Reinhart Reveals She Was Diagnosed With Alopecia
Lili Reinhart has shared that she was recently diagnosed with alopecia. The Riverdale star took to TikTok on Monday to post a video of her undergoing red light therapy, and wrote in the clip, “Was just diagnosed with alopecia in the midst of a major depressive episode.” Reinhart didn’t share many…#lilireinhart #tiktok #lookbothways #reinhart (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 31, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A New Light Therapy Approach May Improve Alzheimer ’s Symptoms
Emerging studies have found that photobiomodulation, or light therapy, may reduce non-cognitive Alzheimer ’s symptoms. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
Light Therapy a Beacon of Hope for Alzheimer's? Light Therapy a Beacon of Hope for Alzheimer's?
A comprehensive meta-analysis shows that light therapy significantly improves sleep disorders and psychobehavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer ’s disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 15, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Therabody ’s Holiday Sale Promises One of the Best Deals on the TheraFace Pro Facial Massager with Microcurrent and LED Light Therapy
In the world of high-tech beauty devices, few releases this year made a splash quite like the TheraFace PRO. A new launch from wellness brand Therabody (best known for their line of popular massage guns), the TheraFace Microcurrent Facial Device offers eight professional-grade treatments for your…#therabody #amazon #therabodycom #blackfriday #tmj #theraface (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Light Therapy Aids Psychobehavioral Symptoms With Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 -- Light therapy is associated with significant improvement in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer disease, according to a review published online Dec. 6 in PLOS ONE.
Lili Zang, from Weifang... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
How light therapy can help dementia patients by boosting sleep, easing depression and reducing aggressive behaviour
The research showed that light therapy, which is used to treat seasonal affective disorder, produced better quality sleep, with less time spent in bed lying awake. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Flash of red light up the nose is being tested to stop post-op infections
The new approach, being trialled in a UK hospital, is based on previous research which shows this kind of light therapy can cause a reaction inside bacteria that kills them. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Best LED Face Masks for Addressing Every Type of Skin Concern
If you’ve been keeping up with all of the latest and greatest high-tech beauty gadgets out there, then you’ve probably heard about LED (Light Emitting Diode) masks. LED light therapy was first developed by NASA scientists in the early ’90s, first for plant growth experiments in space and…#nasa #hollywood #mvp #dennisgross #krisjenner #kimkardashian #lucyhale #halleberry #mikepoling #hollywoodreporter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Objective and subjective sleep in patients with non-seasonal major depressive disorder and eveningness - results from a randomized controlled trial of bright light therapy - Chan JW, Feng H, Zhang J, Chan NY, Li TMH, Chau SW, Liu Y, Li SX, Wing YK.
This study examines the (dis)agreement between objective and subjective sleep and their prospective changes in a randomized controlled trial of bright light therapy (BLT) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and eveningness. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
The DRIPBaR Launched in Trophy Club, TX on August 30th!
With doors officially open as of August 30th, 2023, the Trophy Club community can now experience all of the standard DRIPBaR services, including IV drips and IM shots. This particular location will also offer a suite of additional wellness services – including Red Light Therapy,... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news
