How harmful is sleeping near a smartphone for the body?

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Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives today. We use them to communicate, work, search for information, and many other purposes. However, as smartphone addiction grows, a reasonable question arises: is it harmful to sleep with your phone under your pillow? How dangerous is it for your health to have your favorite gadget constantly in your hand and pocket?

Below we will find answers to these questions.

1. Radiofrequency radiation

Mobile phones use radio waves to transmit signals. The radiofrequency (RF) radiation emitted by smartphones is usually low-power and does not pose a significant risk to human health. However, prolonged use or improper use of a smartphone can pose some risks.

Despite the fact that the radiation levels encountered in everyday life are safe, experts recommend minimizing the time gadgets are close to the body. This rule is especially important during night sleep. It is advisable to keep your phone away from the bed using the “Flight” (Airplane Mode) mode.

2. Sleep quality

Sleep is an important process necessary for the body to recover. However, sleeping close to the phone can negatively affect the quality of the body’s recovery. Firstly, the blue screen on a mobile device interferes with the production of the hormone melatonin, which is responsible for regulating sleep. Also, using a smartphone before going to bed delays the time you go to sleep.

Secondly, SMS messages and various alarm sounds coming to your phone interfere with your rest. Smartphone vibrations and sounds wake people up, which also negatively affects the overall quality of sleep.

3. Psychological factor

Sleeping with a phone next to your bed can increase your addiction to gadgets. People who see their smartphone next to them are found to be checking social media involuntarily and unnecessarily. This is harmful to mental health. It has been scientifically proven that smartphone addiction leads to increased stress and anxiety. Constantly checking your phone for new information, and thinking about work or social obligations even while you are sleeping, can cause people to experience even more stress.

4. Hygiene and health

A smartphone is an object that we carry with us everywhere and is constantly exposed to germs and bacteria. According to studies, gadgets have millions of germs on their surfaces that can cause various infections.

5. Alternative solutions

First, turn on the “Do Not Disturb” mode before going to bed so that you are not distracted by notifications that come at night. Second, put your phone away from you, or in a different room altogether, so that you are not tempted to check social media. Use a traditional clock instead of an alarm clock on your smartphone. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”