In the past decade, cell phones have become an inevitable part of our lives. With the advancement of technology almost everyone has the access to this cordless device with which you can stay connected with your loved ones, click pictures, share data, manage your daily activities and can do almost anything you want to. But as we know that technology does come with some hefty price tags; not just in monetary terms but other ways as well.
Cell phones have made our life so much easier but at the cost of exposing us to various health related issues which most of us are not aware of. Today we are going to bring your up close and personal with some of the ways in which cell phones are destroying your health.
1. It affects your sleep adversely- The first and worst effect that cell phones have on your body is that it hinders your sleep. This is because the light from the cell phones disturbs the circadian rhythm of your body and stimulates the production of hormones which are responsible for alertness. Apart from this, there are also chances of getting your sleep disturbed by the phone vibration and ring while sleeping (if you haven’t turned the silent mode on). Various studies have been performed to prove the ill effects that cell phones have on your sleep.
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2. Spread infections- The way people are obsessed with their phone they it almost everywhere. From market to hospitals to restrooms. But this also means that your phone is covered with germs and is more likely to spread those germs and cause infections. The worst part is that sometimes even antibacterial soaps could not get rid of these germs from your hands and may transfer to your stomach and cause stomach related infections. In order to prevent this, you must disinfect your cell phone with rubbing alcohol every other day.
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3. Increase heart-related problems- Cell phone emit radiations which are not good for your cardiac health. Cell phones emit electromagnetic energy which leads to oxidation and weakness in the cell membranes. Regular exposure to these radiations may also cause high blood pressure. It is highly advisable not to keep your cell phones in the front pocket of your shirt, especially people with a pacemaker.
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4. Affects reproduction- The radiations from cell phone also have an ill effect on the reproductive health, especially in men. The radiation is known to cause damage to the sperms and may also reduce the sperm count.
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5. Increased stress- There are a lot of people who have this habit of checking their cell phone every few minutes and this habit is one of the biggest reasons for the increasing stress in them. There have been studies to prove that excessive use of cell phones may lead to higher level of stress which is obviously not good for you. Apart from this excessive use of mobile phones may also increase the risk of mental health in young adults.
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6. Affects your hearing capacity- The tissue of the inner part of the ears is very delicate and the harmful radiation from the cell phones may cause permanent damage to them, sometimes leading to loss of hearing. So while on the phone if you notice warmth in your ear, ear fullness or ringing in the ear, then consider these signs of an auditory abnormality.
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7. Reduced vision- The radio waves emitted from the cell phones have a heating effect on the eyes, which has a really bad effect on the eyes. Along with that the continuous exposure to the blue-violet light produced by the mobile screen is potentially capable of macular degeneration which may also lead to blindness. Thus it is always advisable to spend a restricted time on your cell phone.
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