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5 harmful effects of smartphones
Using a smartphone has multiple benefits, including enjoying content, playing games, and carrying out financial transactions. The device is also useful for work-based tasks, such as answering calls and sending texts and emails in seconds. But on the flip side, using a smart device may have several adverse effects on our health, such as affecting our sleep and eye health. Here are five such complications that may occur due to excessive smartphone use. Circadian rhythm instability Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. The natural processes respond to light and dark. For example, a normal circadian rhythm involves staying awake during the day and sleeping at night. However, when we use a smartphone at night, our eyes are exposed to blue light emitted from the screen. Such light could affect the internal body clock and disrupt an individual’s circadian rhythm. Difficulty sleeping Studies have shown that exposure to blue light could suppress melatonin and affect one’s sleep-wake cycle. And this could result in insomnia, irritability, and tiredness during the day. Even viewing something entertaining on a smartphone before going to bed could trigger a response that prevents one from falling asleep. The use of the device may also delay REM sleep.
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