Are you sleeping with your phone nearby? Experts warn of serious health risks and potential fire hazard

Cell phones are smart devices that enable a variety of functions. Sadly, constantly having a smartphone at our disposal can be harmful, particularly when it's placed in bed, close to our heads at night.

Firstly, it's essential to understand that our cell phones emit blue light, which puts our bodies on high alert. This is often why we struggle to fall asleep, experience light sleep, and wake up frequently. Under blue light exposure, our brains confuse day with night, disrupting sleep.

Browsing the phone before sleep isn't a healthy practice either, as viewing social networks or web pages overstimulates us, creating tension and excitement that hampers our ability to sleep.

The issues aren't limited to sleeping problems alone. The habit of keeping your phone in bed can lead to more severe consequences. Many individuals leave their devices under their pillows while charging overnight. This practice can damage the phone battery and cause it to overheat, which, in extreme cases, could trigger a fire.