Mobile health hazards due to radiation

 Researchers are giving mixed signals about effects of mobile radiation on health. According to a research article published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, heavy users of mobile phone have 50% more likely develop cancer of the salivary glands. Those who reside near mobile towers have high risk of getting cancer. Heavy cell phone may also cause brain tumours and sleep disturbances.  Apollo Medical Foundation: Never use right ear. Doctors’ advice - we should always use left ear to make and answer calls on the Mobile Phone. According to scientists, microwaves from your mobile phone trigger changes to protein structure in endothelial cells, allowing toxins to enter the brain. More than 1 hour exposure to mobile radiation will stress endothelial cells. Right ear is more close to important parts in the brain than left ear. So, always use left ear to make and answer calls on the mobile phone to minimize health risk. Finnish radiation and nuclear safe authority: Mobile phone radiation can damage blood-brain barrier that stops harmful substances in the blood from entering the brain. But according to a study by Swedish research scientists, mobile radiation is insignificant to cause any significant harm. Those who argue against this theory state that such researches are funded by mobile companies to misguide users. Final note: It is better to reduce mobile use instead of going into argument. Parents should control the mobile use by their kids as they are more prone to harmful effects of radiation.  … [Read more...]

Well Phone: Free SMS alerts, tips on good life

  Wellsphere.com launched “Wellphone” service for health conscious Americans. This is a SMS based free offer to get alerts on your Mobile about healthy living and good eating habits. Wellphone service will send you motivational messages, search service to find local resources and maintain your health journal for free.         How to activate?         1. SMS “WELL” to 878787 or register here.         What are the uses of this free service?  1. You will get reminders of your goal on weight loss etc.    2. Tips on exercise, yoga, meditation, wellness, eating and motivational quotes. These tips will send to your cell phone daily.       3. You can find about local addresses of yoga centres and good restaurants etc.       4. Wellphone will maintain log book, charts on your exercise regimes, eating habits, walking durations etc.           Health conscious Americans should activate this service to get tips, alerts and advice on your Mobile.         Note: This service is only for American cell phone users.         … [Read more...]