In this digital age, it is uncommon for people to want to stay abreast of the latest news and updates from their phones. It has gotten so bad that people don’t mind sleeping with their phones as it is the first thing they reach out for when they wake up. Most times, beneath the pillow, seems to be the ideal place to keep the phone as it is easily reachable.
Do you know that sleeping with your phone close to you can be hazardous to your health? Smartphones have been proven to emit dangerous radiation which causes changes in the body system. Keeping your smartphone close while you sleep can lead to nightmares, inability to sleep, waking up several times at night, etc. It can also cause brain damage. Additionally, sleeping with your phone near you can be harmful to your body functions and tend to limit the production of many significant hormones that are essential for your regular routine.
According to World Health Organization, electronic devices, in general, are bad for the body because they produce toxic effects that can increase the chances of developing cancer. Read below to know the dangers of sleeping with your phone:
1. Smartphones could set your pillow on fire
A good number of smartphone users are so attached to their phones that they sleep with them even under their pillow. The result of this habit has led to recorded incidences of pillows being set ablaze. It is, therefore, advisable to shut down the transceiver of your cell phone by keeping it in “airplane mode” while you sleep. Or better still; turn it off because cell phones pump out electromagnetic radiation whenever they are on. Most device batteries display a message that there is a risk of fire if kept under the bed. Therefore, it is advisable to turn it off for your own safety.
2. Smartphones emit radiation that puts one’s health at risk
Generally, mobile phones emit radiation due to a transmission signal of around 900MHz. Thus, keeping cell phones close to the head for prolonged periods can lead to headaches, muscle pains, and other complicated health issues.
3. Smartphones prevent sound sleep
Smartphones, tablets, TVs and other gadgets have LED screens that give off blue light. According to studies this impedes the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin and disrupts our circadian rhythms. Though still under research, it may be because blue light emits wavelengths similar to daylight, which can deceive our bodies to think that it’s daytime, at any time.
