Newly released studies have shown that using laptop computers and cell phones can be dangerous to people's health. Laptops, when kept on a male's lap for an extended period of time, raise body heat, which can kill sperm and cause permanent regenerative problems in the testes. Additionally, cell phones send out radiation, which can cause cancer with frequent use. The studies recommended using a headset when using cell phones and working with laptops on a desk.
Both cell phones and laptops are relatively new technologies, and as such the long-term health affects of them are not known. People should always use caution and heed studies like these. Considering how many people use their cell phones for hours each day, it would definitely be wise to invest in a headset, which provides convenience as well as safety. In the cold weather we have now, wouldn't you rather wear a headset and keep your hands in your pockets?
Scientists are constantly finding out new health risks and benefits, and many people are weary of following each new study that comes out. It seems that every year a new study comes out to declare eggs to be either healthful or unhealthful. A recent study declared the benefits of cigarette smoking, concluding that smokers are less likely to get Alzheimer's.
However, the cell phone and laptop studies are worth paying attention to, considering the pervasiveness of both items in society. For the extra time it takes to put your computer on your desk, or extra money it takes to purchase a headset, you could be prolonging your own life, or helping preserve your future generations.
