About a month ago, we brought the Mobile Phone versus Cancer Battle back to life.
It was all down to a report by the Environmental Working Group, who are still concerned with the connection between tumours and mobile phone users. With research in hand, the organisation decided that while reports into the matter are still inconclusive, it would be in everyone’s best interests to use a mobile with low radiation emissions.
To guide us through the process they’ve developed an emissions list covering over 1000 phones on the market, but we already know that. What some of you may not know is how to help protect yourself from the risks of radiation and guess what, they’ve provided a guide for that too.
Here are eight simple tips to help cut phone radiation:
Buy a Low Radiation Phone - As we’ve already mentioned if you’re having trouble finding out radiation levels, you can check online with EWG’s buyers guide. Alternatively, you should be able to get this information in store. If you’re worried about your current phones emissions, consider replacing it with one that emits the lowest radiation possible and still meets your needs.
Use a Headset or Speaker - In a busy environment this is sometimes impossible to do, but it has been proven that headsets emit much less radiation than phones. Some wireless headsets emit continous, low-level radiation, so take your off when you’ve finished a call. Using your phone in speaker mode also helps reduce radiation exposure to the head.
Listen More, Talk Less - If you’re a chatterbox, save it for face-to-face interaction.
Our phone emits radiation when you talk or text, but not when you’re receiving messages. Listening more and talking less reduces your exposure.
Hold the Phone Away From Your Body - It may seem pretty straightforward advice, but if you’re on speaker or talking through a headset it’s best to hold the phone away from your body. Keeping it in a pocket or attached to a belt is also risky, because of the soft body tissue that will absorb radiation.
Choose Texting Over Talking - Phones use less power (therefore less radiation) to send a text than call. Unlike when you speak with the phone at your ear, texting keeps radiation away from your head.
Poor Signal? Stay Off the Phone - The less signal you have, the more radiation your
phone will emit. This is because it’s trying to get a stronger signal form the nearest signal tower. Try to make and take calls when the phone has strong signal.
Limit Children’s use - It doesn’t take a genious to work out that young children’s brains will absorb more radiation than an adults, double the amount to be precise. Realistically, children’s mobile usage should be limited to emergencies.
Skip the “Radiation Shield” - Radiation shields, such as antenna caps or keypad covers reduce the connection quality and force the phone to transmit at a higher power with higher radiation.
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