5 ways your cell phone is harming you
Posted: 10/08/2013
Michelle Ponto
We've all seen people turn into hot messes when they're
separated from their cell phones -- but did you know the time with your phone
is really taking a toll?
No, your phone can't kill you, but it can hurt you. Sure you love Candy Crush, but did you know
playing it could also crushing your wrist and fingers? Something called "text claw" can
cause soreness and cramping, and exacerbate conditions like tendonitis
You phone my only weigh a few ounces, but that too is taking
a toll on the human body. There is a syndrome called i-posture. It happens when
you tilt your head forward to use your phone. Apparently, you actually put
extra pressure on your spine, causing aches and pains in your shoulder neck or
head.
Feel like your phone was vibrating when it wasn't? Cell
phones have been known to cause something called phantom vibration syndrome.
This is where you feel like your phone is buzzing when it really isn't. A study
reported 9 out of 10 undergrads experience this.
Also the world health organization considers cell phone
radiation to be possibly carcinogenic. This is a scary thought when you realize
chloroform, lead, and the pesticide all fall under the same classification.
And finally if you are a germ-a-phobe, get ready to
cringe. A study found coliform. the same
bacteria you find in a bathroom, is all over cell phones!
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