[ALERT] Your Cell Phone May Be Harming Your Heart
In our increasingly connected world, the cell phone has become a fixture in many of our lives.
In fact, many folks can’t imagine going hours, let alone days, without checking their constant companion.
But could your smartphone obsession be harming your heart?
A disturbing new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology suggests this might be true.
Researchers say there’s new evidence of a potential link between prolonged cell phone use and increased cardiovascular risk.
When scientists analyzed data from nearly half a million people over about 12 years, they made a startling discovery.
They found that folks who regularly used a cell phone (making at least one call per week) had a higher risk of cardiovascular problems than those who rarely used their phones.
Even more striking, study participants who spent more than six hours on the cell phone weekly had a 21 percent higher risk of experiencing cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes.
The study points to several potential factors that could explain this connection:
- Psychological distress: Extended phone use might increase stress levels.
- Poor sleep quality: Late-night scrolling can disrupt our sleep patterns.
- Neuroticism: Excessive phone use might be linked to anxious personality traits.
I don’t disagree with these influences, especially the poor sleep quality. After all, these factors can negatively impact our cardiovascular health by disrupting our body’s natural circadian rhythms, affecting our hormones, and increasing inflammation.
However, missing from their theory is the impact that electromagnetic radiation emitted by cell phones has on our health.
When cockroaches were exposed to cell phone radiation in a lab setting, it messed with their enzyme and circulatory systems. And while this new research wasn’t a cause-and-effect style study, we shouldn’t underestimate the harm it could be doing to us.
Evidence continues to mount that heavy smartphone use can have a widespread negative impact on developing cells, neurons, enzymes, stress levels, sleep, our brains… and now our hearts.
Realistically, I know cell phones are here to stay, and I don’t imagine this news will have you tossing yours out the window. But while we wait for more research, there are plenty of heart-healthy habits you can adopt:
- Maintain a balanced whole foods diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Exercise regularly – aim for at least 62 minutes of moderate activity per week.
- Get enough quality sleep – most adults need 7-9 hours per night.
- Manage your stress through relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol.
- Cut way back on your cell phone use, especially before bedtime.
Plus, getting sun later in the day improves cardiac vessel function by exposing the skin to ultraviolet light.
Ultraviolet light stimulates the release of nitric oxide (NO), which relaxes your blood vessels and improves endothelial function. Plus, NO acts as an antioxidant to improve endothelial function.
By focusing on these healthy habits, you’re taking vital steps to keep your heart strong and healthy for many years to come.
P.S. TERRIFYING new cell phone warning. (Must Read!)
Source:
Zhang, Yanjun et al., Regular Mobile Phone Use and Incident Cardiovascular Diseases: Mediating Effects of Sleep Patterns, Psychological Distress, and Neuroticism, Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 0, Issue 0, Articles in Press – 09.2024
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