Did you know your cellphone emits radiation — even when you aren’t using it? Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
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Cellphone risks you and your loved ones need to know about
Just carrying around a smartphone puts your security at risk, but there are ways to minimize this. Here’s one common practice that you need to put a stop to.
The dangers don’t stop there. Cellphones can pose a risk to your very health. Here’s how.
Have a medical implant? Be careful
Let’s start with what we know: Your phone contains magnets or components that emit electromagnetic fields that interfere with electronics.
Have you ever heard a buzzing sound coming out of your speakers? Move your cellphone away and it’ll likely stop. But speakers are the least of your worries.
Apple has an official page on magnetic interference with medical implants. You know it’s bad when a company as big as Apple has to warn you about the dangers of its devices.
Magnetic fields can cause implanted pacemakers and defibrillators to malfunction. It isn’t just iPhones you have to worry about, either. Everything from AirPods to MacBooks carries risks:
AirPods and cases
- AirPods and charging case
- AirPods Pro and charging case
- AirPods Max and Smart Case
Apple Watch and accessories
- Apple Watch
- Apple Watch bands with magnets
- Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories
HomePod
Can cellphones cause cancer? 5 steps to minimize the risk
I have lost count of the number of times someone has called my national radio show or emailed me asking about a tech myth.
Here’s one I’m asked quite a bit. Will charging your phone overnight ruin the battery? Tap or click for my final ruling.
Does 5G technology increase our health risks?
For awhile now, we’ve heard warnings about how cellphones can cause health risks, but there hasn’t seemed to be much of a consensus between scientists and doctors. Soon, cellphones will be converting to the new, higher and more powerful frequency with 5G technology. Does this mean even more of a health risk and is there anything you can do to protect yourself?