Why We Do What We Do
Why We Do What We Do
Abraham
Mini: Red Light Therapy
16 minutes Posted Feb 16, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Shining red lights on our bodies is all the rage in the "wellness" space. Red lights are purported to do a hole host of incredible things, which raised our skeptical hackles. We discuss what red lights are, what they do, and where we think this trend is going. 

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Links and References: 
  1. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/red-flags-for-red-light-therapy/
  2. https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/02/red-light-therapy-skin-hair-medical-clinics.html
  3. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-025-02902-3


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