IS MOBILE PHONE A HELL IN OUR HAND?

Mobile phone has become one of the necessary gadgets in our daily routine. We all use our mobile phone for several personal, work and entertainment purposes. But are we using it in the right way? The usage of mobile phones has increased greatly. So does the effects of using mobile phones too…

Image: Several dangerous effects are associated with mobile phone usage

RADIATION

The primary concern in using a mobile phone is “Radiation”. Mobile phone uses electromagnetic radiation in microwave range. The cell phone periodically emits this kind of radiation even when it is not in use (unless it is switched off). This leads to several kind of brain problems and may also lead to cancer

DISPLAY LIGHT

Our human eye is very sensitive to light which are in the visible region. The light emitted from the mobile phone also comes under the visible region. It is normally referred as “Blue light”. The blue light confuses our brain and makes us stay awake even when it is night time. Continuous exposure to these light rays will also affect our eye nerves and will affect our vision. 

ADDICTION

On an average, a person unlocks his phone for about 110 times a day. People are not yet aware to this addiction. Sometimes, we feel like our mobile phone is vibrating even when it is not. This is also a disorder which has affected more than ¾ of the youngsters who use mobile phone

BODY ACHE

While watching a movie or a series, we tend to remain in a same position till the end of the video. This leads to neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain etc.

   These are the most dangerous effects of mobile phone usage. But is there a solution? Yes, there is.

SOLUTIONS

Try to use mobile phones only for a shorter duration

Don’t keep your mobile phones near you while sleeping

Follow 20-20-20 rule. Use your mobile for 20 minutes- take a 20 seconds break- watch a thing which is 20 feet away

Use night mode while using mobile at night. This prevents the blue light exposure

Try to switch on room light while using mobile

But above all these, the best solution is to USE IT WISELY