About this episode
Smartphones only really entered our lives within the last 10 to 15 years, but they’ve since become indispensable. And it can even be hard to put them down when nighttime falls. According to Reviews.org, 60% of Americans sleep with their phone at night. How about you? You may think that having your phone next to you in bed is harmless, or even helpful. But did you know that sleeping with your phone can actually have negative effects on your health and well-being? Don’t mobile phones emit dangerous waves ? Do they also disturb sleep ? Are there any positives to keeping my phone close by at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Are our phones really eavesdropping on us? How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone? How can I beat my smartphone addiction? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast: 22/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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