A rise in computer-related jobs and work from home policies mean that we spend much of our time hunched over a computer and putting constant stress on our hands and wrists8. This way of life increases the chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a disease that causes pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in our hands …
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Parkinson’s Disease affects the brain’s ability to coordinate movement throughout the rest of the body7. Current treatments for Parkinson’s Disease can temporarily improve symptoms, but cannot slow or cure the degeneration of the brain7. Photobiomodulation through Light Therapy may offer a way to protect the neurons in the brain and restore their function, giving hope …
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The COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting our mental health — causing widespread increases in stress, depression and anxiety. Light Lounge has identified some of the top stressors arising from this pandemic, and we hope that we can provide information and technology to improve your mood and mental health. Common Ways that COVID-19 Affects Mental Health …
The gastrointestinal system (GI) is a combination of organs and biological processes that allow us to consume food, absorb nutrients, and ingest medications1. It includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and the various bacteria and organisms that live inside these organs1. Disrupting any one of these parts of the GI system can lead to poor overall …
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Since the start of the pandemic, many people have reported experiencing strange and vivid dreams, related to wearing masks, seeing bugs in dreams, or dreaming of other anxieties from daily living such as testing positive for COVID-197. Researchers have coined a new term — coronavirus pandemic dreams — to describe the surge of strange dreams …
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The current COVID-19 pandemic constantly reminds us that germs (viruses and bacteria) can lurk on surfaces and infect those who come into contact with them3. To protect ourselves from getting sick, we must clean and sanitize surfaces to kill harmful germs2,4. However, thoroughly washing every surface can be difficult, and using toxic chemicals can lead …
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As we age, our eyesight gets worse3. The mitochondria inside of our eyes, which power the energy-intensive process of vision, work less efficiently over time, contributing to declining eyesight as we age5-8. Researchers have found that shining red light into the retina (the center of our eye) can slow or reverse the aging of mitochondria, …
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Our lungs allow us to breathe in life-sustaining oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide waste7. Diseases like COVID-19, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause inflammation in our lungs, impeding our ability to breathe and stay healthy1,3,7,9. Research has shown that Light Therapy shows promise in reducing lung inflammation and promoting our respiratory …
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that disrupts how the brain communicates with the rest of the body10. Nearly 1 million people are struggling with MS in the United States today10. New research on Multiple Sclerosis treatment suggests that Light Therapy has the potential to decrease the severity of the disease. Normally, the brain …
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder that drastically impairs memory and cognition and can lead to an early death2. Alzheimer’s affects over 5 million Americans, a number expected to grow to about 14 million by 20501. There are no known cures for Alzheimer’s 2. Recently, scientists have found evidence that photobiomodulation can be a way …
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