Do you sleep with your phone under your pillow? In fact, it is dangerous to your health, both physical and mental.
Especially among young people, it has become fashionable to have their phones with them when they sleep. In general, under the pillow seems like the best place to put the phone because it is within reach when it rings. However, many people don't know that sleeping with your phone close to you can be dangerous to your health, as suggested by various studies and researches.
CANCER RISK
An earlier study by the National Library of Medicine highlighted the link between cancer risk and cell phones. The University of California-Berkeley has also shown that there is a correlation between heavy phone use and an increased risk of gliomas and brain cancer.
THE PHONE MAY FIRE
The reason is a phenomenon called heating. While charging the phone, the internal battery heats up. Heats up when in use while charging. This could damage the phone's internal components and make it vulnerable to fire.
Since your phone is under the pillow, it doesn't allow heat to escape. This will trap heat under the pillow and the temperature can rise, putting you and your phone at risk.
YOU FEEL TIRED IN THE MORNING
You may be able to sleep, but you may wake up tired and stressed due to the lack of adequate rest and sleep that your body needs. Using your cell phone before bed (or even in bed) can affect your REM sleep, or restful sleep.
NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health shows that when you sleep, your body increases levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. It also puts you at risk for depression and anxiety. Excessive use of cell phones can be harmful to your body and mind.
IT MAY DISTURB YOUR SLEEP
A Harvard Health study shows that exposure to blue light from your phone can disrupt your body's natural sleep cycle. Blue light emitted from screens can suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep. This can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.
RISK OF BIDDING BY WEIGHT
The link between lack of sleep and weight gain is well documented. When you don't get enough sleep, the hormones that control appetite, including ghrelin and leptin, become imbalanced. A study published by the University of Tsukuba in Japan also found that sleeping with a phone on the pillow can lead to obesity as people eat more during the day to lose energy. Weight gain also negatively affects our health because it also weakens our immune system, making us more susceptible to illness.
There are many reasons why people choose to sleep with their phone under their pillow, but it is never a good idea because there are many risks associated with it, as has been proven but many studies.
