Your smartphone may be affecting your health
You may wonder how does your smartphone and your health relate? Listed below are examples of how your smartphone can affect your health:
Germs: Your cell phone is most likely with you at all times. Have you ever checked it while in the bathroom? And how long has it been since you cleaned it? It’s understandable that bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens could be present. According to one study, one out of every six phones has E. coli bacteria on it, owing to poor hand hygiene. On the plus side, it’s a hard surface, which makes germs’ survival more difficult. Still, wiping it down now is definitely a good idea.
Texting and driving: Simply put, don’t do that. It takes 5 seconds of your attention to send a text. That appears to be really quick. However, it is not innocuous. Your automobile travels nearly the length of a football field at 55 mph, which is more than enough distance to cause a severe car accident. According to scientists, this might mean you’re 23 times more likely to crash. Whether you write or “voice text,” the risk is the same.
Surfing the web at night: After the sun sets, too much light can disrupt your sleep, which has been related to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other health issues. And the “blue light” that your smartphone emits is particularly harmful. To get a better night’s sleep, keep your bedroom dark. Getting plenty of natural light throughout the day can also help you sleep better at night.
Trigger thumbs: When your thumb becomes caught in a bent posture or pops when you try to straighten it, you have this problem.
This pop has the potential to be painful.
It occurs when the sheath surrounding your thumb tendon thickens, preventing the tendon from freely sliding. Trigger thumb can be caused by a lot of texting or typing on a cell phone, or simply by holding a smartphone too tightly. Cell phone usage must be reduced as part of the treatment.
Eye problem: The shorter wavelength of blue light emitted by cell phones can quickly fatigue
your eyes and cause pain. It could even affect your vision by damaging your cornea (the transparent lens in the front of your eye). If you’re experiencing these issues, it’s advisable to minimize your time spent using blue-light digital devices such as smartphones and computers, or at the very least, take frequent breaks to rest your eyes.