Cell phones are attached to our person and go with us everywhere. Many of us even bring them to bed each night.
85 percent of American adults own cell phones and many are using them for much more than just calling people. Cell phone users now treat their phone as a body appendage. DigitalJournal
Cell phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF). Over the past 15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological effects of the radiofrequency energy emitted by cell phones. The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radiofrequency from a cell phone and health problems. FDA
Research so far shows that it is unlikely mobile phones could increase the risk of brain tumours or other types of cancer. But we still need to know more about any potential long-term effects. CancerResearch
Long term effects aside, we need to make sure that our cell phones are not causing us health issues today. Given below are five tips for healthy cell phone use.
Scientists at the University of Arizona have found that cell phones carry10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. Time
Viruses that cause influenza can survive in the air as droplets for hours and live on hard surfaces like phones and keyboards for up to 24 hours. SafeSpaceCo
One of the easiest ways to clean your phone is to wipe it down with a microfiber cloth which will remove many of the germs. Time
For a deeper clean, use a mixture of 60% water and 40% rubbing alcohol. Mix the ingredients together, and then dip a cloth in the solution before wiping it gently across your phone. Stay away from liquid or spray cleaners, which can damage your phone. Time
The risks of texting and walking have become such a problem that some towns, such as Fort Lee, New Jersey, have banned texting while walking. If caught texting while jaywalking in that town, violators face an $85 fine.
In London, England, some lamp posts have been padded in order to protect the large numbers of people using their mobile devices while walking. Safety In Honolulu a Distracted Walking Law bans texting while crossing streets. NPR
- No Cell Phones in the Bathroom
Scientists at the University of Arizona have found that cell phones carry10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. Time
- Routinely Disinfect phone
Viruses that cause influenza can survive in the air as droplets for hours and live on hard surfaces like phones and keyboards for up to 24 hours. SafeSpaceCo
One of the easiest ways to clean your phone is to wipe it down with a microfiber cloth which will remove many of the germs. Time
For a deeper clean, use a mixture of 60% water and 40% rubbing alcohol. Mix the ingredients together, and then dip a cloth in the solution before wiping it gently across your phone. Stay away from liquid or spray cleaners, which can damage your phone. Time
- Switch Hands While Talking on the Phone
Don't spend the whole call with your phone held to one ear. Swap your ear at least every 10 minutes.
Bending the elbow in one position for long periods of time stretches the ulnar nerve that runs from the elbow to the ring and little finger which can cause weakness in the hands that makes it difficult to type, write or open jars. CoachNine Cell Phone Elbow commonly occurs after prolonged cell phone use and manifests as "pins and needles" tingling, aching, burning or numbness in the ulnar forearm and hand. MedicalNewsToday
Bending the elbow in one position for long periods of time stretches the ulnar nerve that runs from the elbow to the ring and little finger which can cause weakness in the hands that makes it difficult to type, write or open jars. CoachNine Cell Phone Elbow commonly occurs after prolonged cell phone use and manifests as "pins and needles" tingling, aching, burning or numbness in the ulnar forearm and hand. MedicalNewsToday
- Protect your eyes
Small text and bright screens can strain mobile phone users’ eyes. Prevent digital eyestrain by taking breaks from looking at your cell phone screen. Take a 20 second break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away.
Other ways to protect your eyes is to reduce the glare by cleaning the screen, dimming the surrounding light and keeping adequate distance between eyes and screen.
As digital use increases, so do potential vision problems, including eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain include eye redness or irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. SouthUniversity
Other ways to protect your eyes is to reduce the glare by cleaning the screen, dimming the surrounding light and keeping adequate distance between eyes and screen.
As digital use increases, so do potential vision problems, including eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain include eye redness or irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. SouthUniversity
- No texting while walking
The risks of texting and walking have become such a problem that some towns, such as Fort Lee, New Jersey, have banned texting while walking. If caught texting while jaywalking in that town, violators face an $85 fine.
In London, England, some lamp posts have been padded in order to protect the large numbers of people using their mobile devices while walking. Safety In Honolulu a Distracted Walking Law bans texting while crossing streets. NPR
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