These tools can be a great asset for work and social networking when used sporadically. However, with the ever-increasing problem of smartphone addiction, these are proving to be a great danger that we do not measure. A recent American study on mice would have established a link between mobile phone and cancer, something to ice more than one! Let's see together other misdeeds that the phone could have ..
Visual disorders
Watching the screens all day is not good for us - we know it. This can cause eyestrain, sometimes called computer vision syndrome, and the light is so bright that it can mimic sunlight, disrupt our hormones, and prevent us from feeling sleepy.
And according to a new study published in Scientific Reports, the blue light emitted by our phones, tablets and laptops could increase our chances of becoming blind. Previous studies at the University of Toledo show that blue light on eye cells transforms vital molecules into a cell destructive poison that can lead to age-related macular degeneration, one of the world's leading causes of blindness .
"We are constantly exposed to blue light, and the cornea and the lenses of the eye can not block or reflect it," said Ajith Karunarathne, an assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at the university.
Torticollis and backache
While young adults spend an average of 8 to 10 hours a day on their smartphones, it is not surprising how much stress and pressure on the spine are great. In fact, young people aged 16 to 24 have back and neck problems, particularly chronic pain and disc injuries.
Researchers have linked these painful problems to a bad posture directly related to excessive exposure to smartphones and electronic gadgets. Our posture is the most effective way to relieve the neck and reduce pain.
Wrist tendinitis
One of the main signs of excessive use of the smartphone is the chronic and growing pain we feel in our wrists and thumbs. These activities exert abnormal stress on the tendons and the sensitive muscles of our hands. This pain is an obvious sign that we must reduce our phone usage or at least take breaks.
Sleeping troubles
Blue light prevents our body from producing melatonin, the essential hormone to relax during sleep. Even a short use of the smartphone or tablet before going to bed can keep us awake for hours later. Avoid smartphones and other bright electronic displays at least 2 hours before going to bed to ensure a good night's sleep.
A nest of bacteria
What is dirtier? A toilet seat or a smartphone? Although the toilets seem an obvious answer, the University of Arizona has found that smartphones can easily contain up to 10 times more bacteria than toilet seats! These figures are shocking and disgusting to say the least. When we take into account the number of times we share our smartphones and tablets these days, the story becomes much worse. Without knowing it, we expose ourselves and others to E. coli bacteria and other dangerous microbes. Choosing fixed times during the week to disinfect and clean our phones is a simple but essential way to stay healthy and not be contaminated.
Emotional issues
Smartphones are an easy way to spread rumors, gossip and intimidation. Social media is proving to be a subtle but deadly danger for 11- and 12-year-olds, and causes depression, low self-esteem and, as a result, social isolation. Excessive exposure to smartphones, tablets and social media, especially late at night, poses potential risks. By constantly seeing what is happening to "others", the increased exposure of smartphones can indirectly affect our own decision-making and self-esteem. Try to significantly reduce the amount of time your family spends on smartphones and encourage your children (and yourself) to spend more time promoting healthier sources of self-esteem to counter the emotional social media.
