Cell Phone: Its Long Run Effects

According to Dr. Roshini Ray, reported shine.yahoo.com, “As a society, we have become so dependent on these devices.”  #“But the truth is, we don’t know some of the long term effects.” He continued, "while doctors have yet to pinpoint a correlation between cell phone use and brain cancer, neuroscientists researching the case believe a link does exist.

However, Dr. Raj has tips to avoid any harmful affects. First, don’t keep your phone in your pocket all day or anywhere too close to your body. Second, use speakerphone or a land line to restrict the amount of time your cell is pressed against your head. Third, and most importantly, limit your child’s cell phone exposure. “Children are particularly susceptible to any kind of radiation damage, increasing their cancer risk,” Dr. Raj says, “So for children, you really need to limit their use.”

To prevent unwanted vision issues at home or at the office, Dr. Raj suggests you “look away every 20 minutes for at least 20 seconds, and take frequent breaks to give your eyes a rest.”