Red Light Therapy Devices Are Everywhere—But What Do They Actually Do and What Results Are Realistic?

You have to wear it a lot more than you think.

Red light therapy shows promise for protecting football players' brains

Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer's madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the ...

Do dogs benefit from red light therapy? Experts have a surprising answer

Dogs are basking in viral red light glows—but do these at‑home treatments actually help, or just look good on camera?

What is red light therapy and does it work?

Our experts explain the science behind red light therapy, and if it really works. Plus, we recommend some FDA-cleared red ...
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Does Red Light Therapy Live Up To the Hype? Yes — But Not For All The Health Claims

Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars, and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light ...
Healthline

5 of the Best Red Light Therapy Masks in 2025

Red light therapy (RLT) involves exposing the body to low-wavelength red or near-infrared light (IRL). Red and near-IRL differ slightly in terms of wavelength and visibility. Red light is visible to ...
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I tested 8 red light therapy masks and wands every day for 6 weeks. These 2 devices worked best.

Red light therapy masks are an investment. Besides the cost, they also demand your time and attention in order to pay off. Even knowing all this, I found that the very best red light therapy devices ...
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The Best Red-Light Device

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