US EditionRed Light Therapy and Saunas May Not Just Be Snake Oil. Here’s Where the Research Stands
- Airing Saturday at 9 p.m. ET, the CNN series 'Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever' investigates longevity trends, separating science-backed tools from what journalist Kara Swisher calls "wellness grifters" selling ineffective shortcuts.
- Rampant misinformation online drives popularity of dubious health trends, but scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England emphasizes prioritizing foundational habits like a plant-based diet, sleep, and exercise first.
- Research links regular sauna use to improved cardiovascular health and maintenance of muscle mass, with Dr. David Burke, chairman emeritus of the department of rehabilitation medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, recommending 20 minutes four to five days a week.
- Red light therapy utilizing LED panels may help reduce inflammation and improve cell resilience, though clinical professor Zakia Rahman of the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Center on Longevity notes results require consistent use over months.
- These devices act as "whipped cream" rather than foundational health tools, Rahman noted, advising consumers to seek Food and Drug Administration clearance to ensure product quality and safety before purchasing.
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Do you have a problem? There's probably a product that claims to solve it, especially when it comes to longevity.
A lot of longevity strategies are snake oil. But two hacks may have something to them
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — You have a problem? There is probably a product that claims to solve it –– especially in the longevity space. Social media, stores and online ads are abuzz with different regimens, items, supplements and strategies promising a longer life and everlasting beauty. It can be easy to get swept up in things that are just snake oil. “There’s so much misinformation online about everything,” journalist Kara Swisher said…
Red light therapy and saunas may not just be snake oil. Here’s where the research stands
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — You have a problem? There is probably a product that claims to solve it –– especially in the longevity space. Social media, stores and online ads are abuzz with different regimens, items, supplements and strategies promising a longer life and everlasting beauty. It can be easy to get swept up in things that are just snake oil. “There’s so much misinformation online about everything,” journalist Kara Swisher said…
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