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Month: October 2020

Finally, Some Progress

After nearly a year of planning and the necessary approvals, we started the research study at the University of Utah School of Medicine to examine the effects of near-infrared light on various cognitive, motor and emotional measures in ex-athletes. The participants each have a history of repetitive collisions from participating in different sports, ie football, … Continue reading Finally, Some Progress →

Larry Carr Ph.D. Laurie Carr 1 Comment October 26, 2020

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