RADIATION FROM SMARTPHONE
Smartphones are very much essential in today's world. But there are some side effects which you must know. The radiation from smartphone can damage our brain tissue (though the debate about the radiation is not over yet). But still some studies said that this radiation may help to create cancer. Heavy uses of smartphone could increase the risk of brain cancer that is why World Health Organization (WHO) classifies cell phone radiation as a “possible human carcinogen”.
Affects on BBB
A network of blood vessels and tissue that is formed by brain endothelial cells lining the cerebral microvasculature which helps keep harmful substances from reaching the brain. The BBB lets some substances, such as water, oxygen, carbon dioxide and general anaesthetic to pass into the brain. It also keeps out bacteria and other substances, such as many anticancer drugs is called blood-brain barrier.(BBB).
In a study it was shown that exposure to 900 MHz EMF radiation for 28 days can significantly impair spatial memory and damage BBB permeability”.
There are some other affects like only 50 minutes of smartphone radiation in adult males directly affects the production of glucose which is the main fuel of brain.A child brain contains more fluid than an adult as the skull is thinner. In a study in France it was discovered that a child brain absorbs ten times more radiation than an adult, while that of infants and toddlers will absorb even more.
Due to the radiation The cells in blood vessel walls get shrunken which allows potentially harmful substances in the blood to ‘leak’ into the brain.
If this happens on regular basis for a long time could cause a permanent tissue damage. Though there is no strong evidence but it might cause a Brain damage.
EEG Reports
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to track the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses. An EEG can be used to help detect potential problems associated with this activity.
An EEG tracks and records brain wave patterns. Small flat metal discs called electrodes are attached to the scalp with wires. The electrodes analyse the electrical impulses in the brain and send signals to a computer that records the results.A smartphone study by researchers from the Netherlands found that when a smartphone is placed on the ear, its radiation is electrically detected by the brain. Exposed from a 3G mobile phone for 15 minutes can change the brain activity (i.e. cortical reactivity increase).It was detected immediately after radiation hits the brain, which are produced during the phone’s normal dialing process.
This radiation also affects in our sleep. If you sleep next to your mobile phone you may have noticed less sleep or lazy ness.It happens when radiation hits our brain for a longer period of time, our brain forgets to response properly which didn't allow you to sleep peacefully. It could lead to a serious health issue.
PRECAUTIONS
In our daily life we all need a smartphone but we can reduce the radiation effects by controlling some facts.
1. Pregnant women should keep cell phones away from their abdomens, and men who wish to become fathers should never keep activated phones in their pockets.
2. Don’t let your children to play with or use your cell phone not because of radiation effects but it may distract them from their study.
3. Don't hold smartphone on your head directly. While taking to someone use headset or speaker.
4. Green vegetables can enhance your immune system which can help you to repair the damage made by cell phone radiation while sleeping.
5. Switch off wireless router at night to minimize exposure to radiation or simply keep the phone outside the room.
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