Smartphones have become inseparable for us these day; we just cannot think of parting with them even if that’s for a minute. The constant need for staying updated with everything has made us so dependent on our phones that we fair to realise the risks associated with excessive use of mobile phones. Several reputed doctors and researchers from all over the world have mentioned that mobile phones are way more dangerous and harmful to our health that we can ever imagine. The primary cause of why cell phones are detrimental to us is attributed to the electromagnetic fields that surround them.
You would be surprised to know that the effects on your health that mobile phones can have are not because of its power range; it is mainly due to the erratic nature of its signal. This has the potential to disrupt resonance and adversely affect the procedures of DNA repair. In this article, we will discuss about some of the most horrifying biological impacts that your mobile phones can have on your health in the long run. After reading about them, you will surely think twice before continuously staying close to your cell phone.
Nervous System
Our cell phones primarily target our nervous system which is the backbone of our ability to perform any sort of action. However, along with the nervous system, cell phones also target your endocrine and reproductive system. Now it is understood that complete dismissal of cell phones are not really possible; however, it is advised to be cautious with your mobile phone usage as being exposed to electromagnetic radiations continuously is not really the best thing to indulge in. The human body tends to respond to these radiations and lead to your overall health’s deterioration. In fact, these radiations are even more dangerous for children and pregnant women. The best way to combat these problems is by keeping your conversations short and to the point. Alternatively, you can use hands-free devices too to reduce to electromagnetic radiation.
Eyesight Trouble
We spend maximum amount of time in a day in front of the laptop. So, the last thing you want your eye to go through is, further exposure to a brightly lit up screen. As it is laptops are doing enough harm to your eyes; why make your eyes go through the torture again? You might not realise it now, but staring at your mobile screen continuously can increase the risk of eyesight problems at a later stage in your life. In fact, the screen of your mobile phone can cause more damage than that of your laptop or computer. Wondering why? Owing to the smaller size of the mobile screen, we end up squinting and straining our eyes more in order to read text or watch images and videos. Several researches have shown that most of us are in a perpetual state of denial that we are suffering from any sort of digital strain of eyes.
Cancer
There are several reasons that validate the fact that cell phones have the potential to cause certain types of cancer. First of all, they emit radiofrequency energy waves which are a form of non-ionising radiation. Any tissue present at a close proximity to these radiations tends to absorb this energy. Exposure to these radiations is known to increase the risk of cancer because they lead to the heating of tissues. According to a recent study, when someone uses a cell phone for about 50 minutes, that person’s brain tissues on the same side of the head as that of the phone’s antenna metabolise more glucose than that of the tissues on the opposite side. This is not a natural occurrence and the consequences of this are still unknown.
Heart Problems
Several researches have shown that radiations from cell phones can hinder in the process of the natural functioning of the heart. The radiations emitted by cellphones can force red blood corpuscles to drip haemoglobin which leads to further complications. Those with pacemakers should strictly avoid keeping their cellphones near their heart.
Hampers Fertility
Studies have shown that men who are excessively addicted to their phones, suffer from slower or damaged sperm and decreased sperm concentration. Mobile phones when kept in the pocket, heat the surrounding body parts leading to such kinds of malfunctioning.
Loss of Hearing
The harmful radiations emitted from cell phones have an adverse effect on the delicate workings of the inner ear. Those who indulge in excessive usage of cell phones, are more susceptible to hearing loss that of others. If a person spends an average of two to three hours on his or her mobile phone every day, then s/he can turn partially deaf in about three to five years. It is advised that we should slow down the ringer volume on our mobile devices and avoid listening to music too much on it.
We know mobile phones, over the years, have become our best buddies. But we should remember that even our most trusted friends can end up betraying us. Same is the case with mobile phones. It came as a useful gadget and now has become a necessity. We must try to use it as a device that helps us in emergency situations rather than weaving our lives around it. Try to stay away from it as much as possible and spend more time with your loved ones, friends, and family.
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