New research from China suggests a link between regular cell phone use and an increased risk of heart disease, particularly among smokers and diabetics. The researchers attribute the association to poor sleep, psychological stress, and neuroticism. Poor sleep patterns and poor mental health can negatively impact the development of cardiovascular disease by disrupting circadian rhythm, disrupting the endocrine and metabolic system, and increasing inflammation. “, explained co-researcher Dr. Xianhui Qin at Southern Medical University in China. Before you throw your cell phone in the trash, it’s important to know that this study is based on data recorded nearly 20 years ago. The study’s limitations were highlighted in an editorial accompanying the research, published in the Canadian Journal of CardiologyThe authors caution that more robust evidence is needed before we can be truly concerned about these results.
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