New research led by uofuhealth shows that an unorthodox treatment called red light therapy, which shines powerful near-infrared light at the brain through the skull, may be able to prevent or reduce subtle damage to the brain before symptoms start, by reducing brain inflammation caused by repetitive impacts. A preliminary study with 26 collegiate football players suggests that the therapy could significantly protect players’ brains from inflammation over the course of a football season. Learn more at the LINK in our bio 🧠🔬 #UofUresearch