Is it bad to use phone while laying down?

Checking your phone right before bed can lead to distracting emotions, thoughts and anxiety, says Dr. Walia. And it’s not just the alertness you get from late-night social media sessions either. It’s thinking about or feeling your phone going off under your pillow.

How can I avoid phone radiation while sleeping?

How can I prevent my cell phone from disturbing my sleep?

1. Keep your cell phone at least 3 feet away from your bed to limit radio frequency exposure.
2. Turn your cell phone off before you go to bed (if you don’t rely on your phone’s alarm clock)
3. Turn your phone on Airplane Mode.

In which position we should use phone?

When you’re sitting, lean forward—again with your phone at eye level—with your elbows supported on your knees. Your hand position also matters. Experts also recommend operating your phone with two hands in symmetrical positions. This spreads out the strain on the arms and spine.

Is reading sideways bad for eyes?

Eye Strain Your eyes have to focus upwards when you read lying down and reading at this angle can cause eyestrain when it happens over a sustained period of time. This leads to a condition called asthenopia.

How far away should you sleep from your phone?

Your phone should be at least three feet away from your bed to limit exposure to radiofrequency energy. If you need to use your phone as an alarm, turn on airplane mode to prevent it from sending or receiving calls and text messages. During the day, carry your phone in a purse or bag, rather than in your pocket.

Where should I put my phone when I sleep?

Your phone should be at least three feet away from your bed to limit exposure to radiofrequency energy. If you need to use your phone as an alarm, turn on airplane mode to prevent it from sending or receiving calls and text messages.

How should you sit while watching your phone?

Dr Hemakshi said that we should slide back — resting against the backrest, shoulders back and “use your eyes not your neck.” Here, what the doctor is trying to say is that we should sit with our backs straight and that we shouldn’t bend our necks to see or text the phone but lower our eyes to do the same.

Can we read lying on bed?

Reading whilst in a horizontal position causes a strain on the muscles around the eyes. The strain is particularly felt by the extraocular muscles that are responsible for eye movement. The fatigue caused by reading when lying down can mean that you’re taking a little longer to read each page.