light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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At-home devices Key drivers: LED/light therapy masks; microcurrent devices.
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
That being said, even research examining the effects of light therapy in treating SAD is fairly limited but there seems to be some evidence that circadian-active BLT (bright light therapy) in conjunction with medication is beneficial.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
People with more serious SAD who may struggle to exercise or eat healthy might find light therapy, anti-depressants, or both to be useful in managing wintertime weight gain.3
And if cold temperatures and dark days are making workouts challenging, focus on finding ways to be active indoors.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The other key plot point is Farrah’s use of stroboscopic light therapy to stimulate brain activity and neural responses.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
That being said, even research examining the effects of light therapy in treating SAD is fairly limited but there seems to be some evidence that circadian-active BLT (bright light therapy) in conjunction with medication is beneficial.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
People with more serious SAD who may struggle to exercise or eat healthy might find light therapy, anti-depressants, or both to be useful in managing wintertime weight gain.3
And if cold temperatures and dark days are making workouts challenging, focus on finding ways to be active indoors.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The other key plot point is Farrah’s use of stroboscopic light therapy to stimulate brain activity and neural responses.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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