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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Though many of the inhibitive barriers of yore are no longer a factor, not all light therapy devices are created equal.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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But for those of us who have to remain upright, why not try light therapy?
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Treatment might include light therapy, counseling or short-term medication, depending on severity, duration and impact on your everyday life.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
Best gifts for the 2025 holiday season This cordless LED skincare mask utilizes clinically proven light therapy to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, treat acne, and firm the skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Nov. 2025
But for those of us who have to remain upright, why not try light therapy?
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Treatment might include light therapy, counseling or short-term medication, depending on severity, duration and impact on your everyday life.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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