Can you do without your Wi-Fi?? The answer is obviously no and the only other time you may think of changing it is to get a better device. Modern society is fine tuned to the internet which is now an integral part of life. Progress in technology had made devices like Wi-Fi affordable in every household and you have greater access to the net even while in bed.
But! Have you ever thought about the implications of Wi-Fi and how it may be posing a health hazard for you and your family?
Regardless of whether technology companies indulge in the highest standards of safety norms, you need to understand the dangers of Wi-Fi and how it could affect the health of you and your kids.
Wi-Fi devices are connected through electromagnetic waves that broadcast WLAN signals to all communicative devices such as laptops, mobile phones and desktops. It is these signals in forms of loops that can create health problems. According to a study conducted by the British Health Agency, Wi-Fi routers can cause problems to health of people as well as plants.
Here are some of the ways a Wi-Fi router can affect your health by either worsening or causing these problems and conditions listed below.
Impacts focus and poor concentration
Causes earaches
Causes chronic fatigue and tiredness
Contributes to insomnia
Inhibits child development and growth
Contributes to poor cognitive function
Damages plant cells
Reduces sperm count
May cause infertility
Cardiovascular stress
Headaches and migraine
As you aren't able to avoid being around a Wi-Fi, it would be best to limit its influence on your family. Here are some helpful tips on reducing the dangers of Wi-Fi to stay healthy.
Shut off the device at night
Place your router in a corner
Never keep a router in the kitchen or bedroom
Keep plants away from the router
Use landline phones or cable operated telephones
Place the Wi-Fi away from a children's room
Shut your cell phone wifi off when at home
Limit your wifi signal use to one device only
Place laptops on a table when working
Rely on a cable based internet connection
