Average Dumby

Not only are blogs extreme on the political ends, but in reporting new studies or findings, they tend to be extreme as well. Flashy news reports tend to be a bit ambiguous or not well supported; AMERICAblog.com posted new research material about the effect that cell phones have on us. Although there have been many studies before, and the negative neurological impact of cell phones can be confusing, there is new evidence that it is necessary to leave them alone at night if you want to sleep. Who would have thought?

There is talk (hehe) that radiation from cell phones delays and reduces sleep, causing headaches and confusion. The research, which was sponsored by the mobile phone companies themselves (how thoughtful!...) shows that using handsets before bed increases the time it takes people to reach that stage of REM sleep, and people stay in that stage longer. This therefore interferes with the body’s ability “to repair damage suffered during the day.” The cell phone had especially alarming effects for children and teenagers because they use there cell phones late ant night when they should be sleeping. Due to the failure of getting enough sleep, younger people experience mood and personality changes, ADHD-like symptoms, depression lack of concentration, and poor academic performance.

I am not sure what you are feeling, but personally this article was offensive. No kidding that if you stay up later talking on the phone, you are going to be more alert, and therefore not fall asleep as easily. If you are awake longer in your bed and talking when you should be sleeping, you are not going to get enough sleep. It’s not the cell phone radiation that is making us more tired; it’s our poor sleep habits that are limiting us. If this article was addressing the average person…I am frightened by the perceived intelligence of the ‘average.’