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Elemental

Feb 11, 2020

7 min read

Illustration: Matija Medved | Animation: Alexis Jamet

Elemental Light Week

The Magic and the Myths Behind Infrared Light

Can infrared light treat everything from arthritis to Alzheimer’s disease?

This story is a part of Elemental Light Week, a 5-day series on what light does for your body, brain, and well-being.

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Dana G Smith

Health and science writer • PhD in 🧠 • Words in Scientific American, STAT, The Atlantic, The Guardian • Award-winning Covid-19 coverage for Elemental

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