Have you ever wondered if talking on your cell phone was bad for you? You're not the only one. People have long been questioning the effects of the radiation emitted from cell phones. As it turns out, cell phones may indeed be harmful to our health. Very harmful. But the jury's still out.
Just about everyone uses a cell phone. Get a group of people together and look around: chances are someone is on their cell phone. But think about it. There was a time when the same could be said about cigarettes. Then we learned how dangerous they were. Some folks think cell phones are the new cigarettes. But not everyone.
A senate panel is hearing evidence regarding the safety of cell phones. The lawmakers are reviewing the results of several studies. One such study claims after 10 years of cell phone use, the risk of getting a brain tumor increases a whopping 50 to 90 percent. Another study claims even carrying your cell phone in your front pants pocket decreases some mens' sperm.
But the results of these studies are being challenged by people who say the samplings were too small, among other things. Meanwhile the FDA contends there is no link between cell phones and cancer.
If you are concerned about the amount of radiation emitted from your cell phone, here are some things you can do to reduce its impact on your body:
1. Keep the phone at least a couple of inches from your head and torso. Use an earphone or speaker, carry it in your purse.
2. Choose texting over talking
3. Stay off the phone when your signal is weak
4. Buy a low radiation cell phone.
A list of the levels of radiation for all phones can be found here
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