We Know Smartphones Affect Health, But How?

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JAKARTA - So far, we have been listening to narratives about the impact of cell phones on health, the bad side of cell phones for the body, or the bad sides of cell phones for us. However, not much can explain why, how, and how real is the narrative?

Although mobile phones are very useful because they also have access to unlimited information, communication and entertainment. Anytime anywhere. However, staring at a cellphone screen all day in fact causes more bodily damage than you might have thought. What are the bad effects? The following is a summary VOI from Insider, Sunday, May 10.

Exposure to Bacteria

Have you ever thought about disinfecting your cell phone? According to a 2017 study, high levels of bacterial contamination can be found on the surface of cell phones.

That fact is made worse by those of you who will not be aware of what object and where it was touched, and how often germs can get on your phone. Time magazine shows that your cell phone can be ten times dirtier than a toilet seat.

The serious level of disease transmission from these activities may need to be investigated again. What is clear, you are very likely to be exposed to bacteria that can weaken the immune system.

It makes you susceptible to disease. A good way to get rid of most of the buildup of bacteria is to wipe your phone with a microfiber cloth.

Cluttered bedtime

Many worries occur when a person or a child operates a cell phone right before bed. That leads to annoyance, of course.

Apparently, it was caused by a reaction of short wave blue light. The light emitted by the device increases your attention during the day.

But at night the light can block the production of melatonin, which helps you fall asleep. To avoid this, make it a habit not to use your cellphone for at least 30 minutes before you fall asleep.

Sore eyes

Health studies mention eye strain reactions when someone stares at a cellphone screen. Some of the symptoms include blurred vision, difficulty focusing, headaches, red eyes, tiredness, and dryness.

This is because of the blue light emitting on the cellphone screen. To deal with eye strain, try to rest for 20 seconds and look at objects that are at least 20 feet away.

Body aches

In the United States (US), most people today spend more than five hours a day swiping, typing, and tapping their cell phones. They said they felt sore because of all those activities.

Selfie elbows are a strain injury caused by holding your elbow at extreme angles, and 85,000 people a month Google search for "texting thumb" and similar terms.

A texting thumb, also called gamer's thumb, Nintenditus, or Nintendo thumb, is an injury that occurs when the tendon sheath becomes inflamed. The disease is described as a musculoskeletal injury.

The injuries have been linked to increased use of modern technology, including on smartphones, tablets and excessive video games. This causes neck pain, elbow pain, hand pain, as well as numbness and tingling in the arms and fingers.

Inhibits memory

Shooting with your smartphone can also hinder memory, it turns out. Psychologist Linda Henkel conducts the test after a visit to the art museum. He found that a student was less likely to remember objects they had photographed.

"Once you hit 'click' on that camera button, it's as if you've outsourced your memory to the photo," says Henkel.

Excess stress

If you play social media and use e-mail, of course it will run continuously and bring up various notifications. The continuous flow of information attracts your attention and can put pressure on you to always use your cellphone.

American researchers agree, there may be a feeling of missing something if you don't put your phone near you. Of course, this can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety.

No doubt, people who are addicted to using smartphones will become antisocial and do not care what happens to their surroundings. To solve that, you should try to put on 'Do Not Disturb' mode for a few hours and give yourself a break.