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Light Mitigates Alzheimer’s Symptoms

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Those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia could soon find some relief thanks to a developing light treatment. A new study by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that daytime light treatment could improve sleep and reduce depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer’s. The treatment is specifically designed to increase circadian stimulation. “It is a simple, inexpensive, non-pharmacological treatment to improve sleep and behavior in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients,” said Dr. Mariana Figueiro, associate professor...Read full article

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    Published: June 2014
    Alzheimers diseaseAmericasBiophotonicsBioScandementiadepressionLight SourcesLighting Research CenterNational Institute on AgingNational Institutes of HealthNew YorkNIHRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteResearch & TechnologyRPIsleepagitationcircadian stimulationDr. Mariana FigueiroLight and Health programNIA

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