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Walking with cell phone

‎06-23-2015 15:14

‎06-23-2015 15:14

hi, does anyone have any information about walking with a cell phone in a waist pouch? I've e been walking about 2 hrs a day but I've heard that using a cell phone to listen to music while walking is dangerous because of the ( EMR ) radiation. Does anyone know if it's safe to use or not, and if not what's a safe alternative ?
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‎06-23-2015 19:10

‎06-23-2015 19:10

There is conflicting information about cell phone use (next to your ear), but nothing about carrying

a cell phone and head phones (that seem like someone pushing paranoia). However, the danger in

listening to music while walking/jogging/running is that you are not aware (like car horns, etc.).

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‎06-23-2015 21:13

‎06-23-2015 21:13

The radiation is only with the phone/internet transmissions. If you have your music stored on your phone, you can put it in airplane mode (no transmissions) and listen without issues.

 

Also, this might be a good read for you: http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet  It discusses the studies, the findings and the possible risks.

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