NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 11, 2026 4:00 AM CT | Published: January 11, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.

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Josh Day Ease Wellness Red light therapy Glo Medical Aesthetics Health & Wellness
Lydia Williams

Lydia Williams

Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education. 


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