Cell phones are part and parcel of modern day life. We use them all the time, from ringing friends for social chats, to heavy users who rely on cell phones for business and work purposes. Although they are a fantastic way to communicate, the health dangers associated with cell phones is not so great.
In recent years, scientists have been conducting several studies into the use of cell phones and the possible impact that they can have on your health. Moreover, it is the rise in the incidences of brain tumors that seems to be the most worrying of all.
Cell phones work by emitting microwave radiation. Radiation is responsible for causing cell damage in your body by changing or ‘mutating’ the cells so that they are harmful in some way to the body. It is well documented that high levels of radiation causes deformities in babies and wildlife, while those whose jobs involve working in radiated areas such as power plants are more susceptible to cancer.
When cell phones were first introduced, they produced large amounts of radiation. As the years went on, advances in technology enabled cell phone manufacturers to produce phones that emitted fewer and fewer levels of radiation. However, because of the way that cell phones work, it is at present not possible to completely eradicate the release of radiation from the phones.
In the US, there are many strict regulations in place to protect the wireless giants, and because of this, relatively few independent studies have been completed about the risks of cell phones. In Europe though, the story is somewhat different. Some of Europe’s finest research centers have linked cell phone usage to a whole host of problems including: brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory problems, brain tumors, senility and even infertility in men (because men tend to carry cell phones in their jeans).
Worse still, studies at the International Agency for Research on Cancer at the Lyon Center in France conducted an international study on cell phone use and their impact on health. Thirteen countries took part in the study and the results from the study are worrying to say the least. The research concluded that after using a cell phone regularly over a period of ten years, your chances of getting a brain tumor increase by 40%.
Other worrying research has found that high cell phone use can cause a 300% increase in the risk of acoustic neuroma or cancer of the acoustic nerve. There was also found to be a 20% increase in the risk of developing cancer of the salivary glands within the cheeks.
The findings are also true for all institutions and businesses that rely on other forms of wireless technology such as Wi-Fi systems. This is of particular concern in places such as schools where children have thinner skulls and are more easily affected by radiation than their older counterparts. In Austria for example, they are lobbying for a complete ban on Wi-Fi systems in classrooms for this very reason.
The findings from various studies have shown a significant increase in the risk of developing brain tumors and other brain related problems. As humans in the developed and often fast paced world, we have to make a judgment call over the use of cell phones and the relative risks that they pose for us.
Going back to wired communication is one solution, but it is not ideal for those whose livelihoods depend on wireless technology. Manufacturers need to invest heavily into new technologies that are more human-friendly.
As for us mere mortals, we should concentrate on eating healthily, exercising and completing brain training exercises to help strengthen the brain and help slow down any potential brain aging and memory problems.
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