Can I sleep with my phone charging next to me?

Bottom line - keep phone charges out of bed!
This practice can be extremely dangerous as the heat generated cannot dissipate and the charger will become hotter and hotter. The likely result is that the pillow, covers, or your bed will catch fire.
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Is it okay to sleep next to a charging phone?

Don't charge any electrical devices, including phones and tablets, on your bed or under your pillow while you sleep as they could overheat and cause a fire. If possible, avoid charging devices unattended or overnight, and when necessary only charge them on a hard surface such as a desk.
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How far away from your bed should you charge your phone?

Your phone should be at least three feet away from your bed to limit exposure to radiofrequency energy. If you need to use your phone as an alarm, turn on airplane mode to prevent it from sending or receiving calls and text messages.
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Where should I put my phone when I sleep?

Your phone should be left outside the bedroom when you decide to sleep. However, if you rely on your phone as an alarm clock, place it somewhere as far as possible from the bed, and turn off any notifications unrelated to the alarm clock.
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How far does cell phone radiation reach?

If you can stay 12 inches from your cellphone and 20 feet from your WiFi, exposure levels shouldn't reach this fairly significant level.
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What Happens If You Sleep Next To Your Phone



Is it safe to sleep next to batteries?

The simple answer to your question is yes it is safe to sleep in a room with two (or more) car batteries. However, if the batteries are being charged (and discharged), then most likely it is not safe. It depends on how good the ventilation is, and how much charging is being done.
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Where is the safest place to carry your cell phone?

Don't carry your cellphone around in your pocket where it can expose sensitive body parts to EMF waves. It's better to carry your cellphone in a purse or briefcase. If you have to carry it on your body, put the back facing out to minimize radiation exposure.
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What happens when you charge your phone near you?

The likely result of this heat building is that the charger itself, or the pillow or bed could catch fire. Those with an increased chance of burning are chargers with visible fraying or those that are incompatible with a particular device.
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Can I sleep with my phone near me?

Smartphones have been shown to produce harmful radiation that disrupts the system of some self-regulatory processes, such as our biological clock or heart rhythm. As a result, sleeping with our phone next to us may induce nightmares, difficulties sleeping, and other issues.
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What are the symptoms of cell phone radiation?

Health concerns over mobile phone use

If RF radiation is high enough, it has a 'thermal' effect, which means it raises body temperature. There are concerns that the low levels of RF radiation emitted by mobile phones could cause health problems such as headaches or brain tumours.
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Is it safe to sleep near a wireless charger?

It's perfectly safe to be in close proximity to a wireless charger, so you can continue to charge your phone on your nightstand overnight, or on your desk all day at work.
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Is phone radiation harmful?

Cell phones emit low levels of non-ionizing radiation when in use. The type of radiation emitted by cell phones is also referred to as radio frequency (RF) energy. As stated by the National Cancer Institute, "there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans.
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How far away should your phone be from your face?

Most people tend to hold their cell phones only about 8 inches from their faces. Not good. Try holding yours at least 16 to 18 inches away from your eyes to give your eyes a break. It might feel funny at first but shouldn't take long to get used to.
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How far should you keep your phone to avoid radiation?

Keeping your cellphone 10 inches away from your body, as compared to one-tenth of an inch, results in a 10,000-fold reduction in exposure. So, keep your phone away from your head and body. Store your phone in a purse or backpack. If you have to put it in your pocket, put it on airplane mode.
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How can I reduce my phone radiation at night?

Increase your distance from the phone. Putting a few inches (at best four or more feet) between you and your device will considerably reduce the amount of radiation absorbed by your body. Keeping your phone out of your bedroom at night will minimize radiation and promote healthy sleeping habits!
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How can I protect my brain from cell phone radiation?

Steps to Reduce Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
  1. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone.
  2. Use speaker mode, head phones, or ear buds to place more distance between your head and the cell phone.
  3. Avoid making calls when the signal is weak as this causes cell phones to boost RF transmission power.
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What happens when you charge your phone near you?

The likely result of this heat building is that the charger itself, or the pillow or bed could catch fire. Those with an increased chance of burning are chargers with visible fraying or those that are incompatible with a particular device.
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What are the symptoms of cell phone radiation?

Health concerns over mobile phone use

If RF radiation is high enough, it has a 'thermal' effect, which means it raises body temperature. There are concerns that the low levels of RF radiation emitted by mobile phones could cause health problems such as headaches or brain tumours.
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How many hours a day should I look at my phone?

Experts say adults should limit screen time outside of work to less than two hours per day. Any time beyond that which you would typically spend on screens should instead be spent participating in physical activity.
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Where is the safest place to carry your cell phone?

Don't carry your cellphone around in your pocket where it can expose sensitive body parts to EMF waves. It's better to carry your cellphone in a purse or briefcase. If you have to carry it on your body, put the back facing out to minimize radiation exposure.
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Where do most men carry their cell phones?

Men also face a number of challenges when it comes to keeping up with their phones. Often their main mode of carrying their cell phone is in a front or back pocket. The problem with the front pocket is that the phone can jam into your leg or slip out of a loose pocket when you sit down, bend over, or recline.
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Does putting phone in pocket affect sperm?

A scientific review published by University of Exeter researchers in 2014 documented studies showing that men who kept their phone in a pocket or at their waist had lower sperm motility and viability than those who did not.
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How far away should you hold your phone?

2. Keep a Sensible Distance. You should be able to see everything on your phone screen from between 16 and 18 inches away. Don't hold your phone too close, but if you find yourself bringing the phone closer, consider zooming in on your screen instead.
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