Tips on how to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation
How do you cope with the fact that the cell phone, the means of communication by which million of people communicate, may cause brain cancer ? News that exposure to the phones' radio frequency and electromagnetic fields may put consumers at an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer, will likely have panicked users reaching for their land lines. While there no direct evidence that cell phones will give you cancer, there are proven way to help you reduce your risk: If you're going to talk on your cell phone, go hands free. These devices emit far less radiation than the actual phone, according to the Environmental Working Group . If you're alone, you could also use the phone's speaker mode. Got a weak signal? While it seems counterintuitive, that's the time when radiation is the strongest. The fewer bars you have, the more important it is to wear that headset. Like to talk on your cell phone while you drive? Be aware that your iPhone may be more ...