{"id":16459,"date":"2023-02-12T03:45:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T03:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/02\/12\/reasons-why-you-should-desist-from-the-habit-of-sleeping-next-to-your-phone-on-a-regular-basis\/"},"modified":"2023-02-12T03:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-12T03:45:03","slug":"reasons-why-you-should-desist-from-the-habit-of-sleeping-next-to-your-phone-on-a-regular-basis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/02\/12\/reasons-why-you-should-desist-from-the-habit-of-sleeping-next-to-your-phone-on-a-regular-basis\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons why you should desist from the habit of sleeping next to your phone on a regular basis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Verywellhealth reports that 65% of smartphone owners have admitted to sleeping with their phones at least once. The potential dangers of sleeping with your phone nearby have long been investigated, despite the fact that some people find it useful for meditation or soothing programs or music. However, because of the radiation influence your body receives from active mobile phones, making it a habit to keep your phone by your side when sleeping is not wise.<\/p>\n<p>The following paragraphs outline the reasons why, according to Verywellhealth and Clevelandclinic, you should stop the habit of regularly sleeping close to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Trouble falling asleep. Given the technological nature of the item, we expect it to provide some sort of audible or tactile alarm. Due to FOMO (fear of missing out), many people keep checking their phones long after they\u2019ve decided to go to bed. Since REM is the last phase of sleep before deep sleep, it occupies most of a napper\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that chronic radiation exposure causes the blood-brain barrier to be compromised, resulting in albumin leaking within the brain. The brain\u2019s response to glucose has been found to be accelerated by exposure to wireless radiation, such as that emitted by a mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p>It may be carcinogenic. Using the SAR, engineers will need to agree on safe levels of phone radiation before this discussion can continue (Specific Absorption Rate). The World Health Organization issued a discretionary warning against giving cell phones to youngsters, despite the lack of conclusive scientific evidence linking cell phone usage to cancer. There are, however, research that dispute this.<\/p>\n<p>Problems with having children or being fertile. In utero exposure to electromagnetic radiation is associated with an increased risk of fetal malformations. It may cause a drop in sperm count and quality in males.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth, the potential for a fire to break out. Many people today show their undying devotion to their smartphones by sleeping with them under their sheets. The practice has led to many cases of pillows being burned on purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous incident happened in July 2014, when a kid in Texas noticed a burning smell upon waking. She lost her bedsheets and mattress when her secretly-placed Samsung Galaxy S4 caught fire.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Leave your phone in a different room while you sleep. Keep your phone at least three feet away from your bedside if you must use it as an alarm clock.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unlikely that moving your phone a few feet away from you as you sleep will have much of an effect. In contrast, it makes it easier to get to sleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. Due to the increased demands of modern living, getting a good night\u2019s rest is more crucial than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: Realhealthgist (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       () , , , , , , , , .      \/ ,  and\/or  .     ,  , and\/or  ,      and\/or     <\/span><br \/><span class=\"see-more\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Verywellhealth reports that 65% of smartphone owners have admitted to sleeping with their phones at least once. The potential dangers of sleeping with your phone nearby have long been investigated, despite the fact that some people find it useful for meditation or soothing programs or music. 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