Weight Gain And Other Dangers Of Sleeping With Phone

It has become fashionable in this technology-driven age, especially among young people, to have their phones with them while they sleep. Generally, under the pillow seems like the best place to put the phone because it’s within easy reach when it rings.

Here are five dangers of sleeping with your phone on.

It could set your pillow on fire

A good number of cell phone users are so attached to their phones that they sleep with them even under their pillow. The result of this habit has led to recorded incidences of pillows being set ablaze.

Some of the device batteries display a message that there is a risk of fire if kept under bedding. Therefore, it is advisable to turn it off for your own safety.

It could prevent you from sleeping

LED screens, which includes cell phones, tablets, TVs and other gadgets, give off blue light. Studies have suggested that blue light impedes the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin and disrupts our circadian rhythms.

May feel tired in the morning

You may manage to get some sleep, but you may wake up tired and stressed due to lack of adequate rest and sleep that your body needs. Using a cell phone before bed (or even in bed) can affect your REM sleep or restful sleep.

Risk of weight gain

When you don’t get enough sleep, hormones that control appetite, including ghrelin and leptin become out of balance. Weight gain affects our health negatively as it also weakens our immune system, making us more susceptible to diseases.

Negative impacts on mental health

A study shows that when you sleep, your body raises the level of cortisol, a stress hormone. It also puts you at risk for depression and anxiety. Excessive use of mobile phones can be harmful to your body and mind.

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