Wireless systems make out lives easier meaning internet lovers can get online from a train terminal, Library, in a coffee shop and the living room without having to connect with cables. The functionality of these systems is sophisticated and for that reason, there’re a couple of myths about Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals. Some of these mythologies are still uncovered and under constant studies to prove their impacts.

With the increased utilization of technology, people are coming up with new systems and features to enable a seamless computer and devices use from the comfort of where you are. Tech geeks are in constant search for features and ways of knowing everything about systems that they are presented with. Users, on the other hand, are very interested in the information available in Local Disk C of the devices.

This is the reason why today we have the enable Wi-Fi verbose Logging in our devices as a feature. This is a solution for some devices that shows issues in connecting to Internet due to ineffective settings. This feature helps users get additional information about Wi-Fi connectivity. So what dangers do all these systems have on our health? Is it safe to sit next to a wireless router or a Bluetooth connection? Let’s find out.

What does the research say?

Research has raised concerns among scientists about the correlation about the signals from a wireless router and cell-Phone radiation and Cancer. A recent study on rodents answers some basic questions and left the key questions unanswered.

One question that was left naked and unanswered was the impact of the newest Wireless Options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and these kinds of health issues. Remember, routers use RF or better known as Radio Frequency energy to establish the connections.

The wireless speakers and wireless headphones we use regularly use the same technology to bring signals and music to you. All the devices that are connected to your Wireless router uses the RF energy the same way. So, has research found out any correlation between these kinds of technologies and Human health?

Radiation exposure has been a Hotly debated topic by both policymakers, public and health researchers. Remember that in 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer tried to understand the Published Literature and after that, they agreed that the RFR is a possible Group 2B human Carcinogen.

The only challenge that exists is that in some countries especially the US, the effects of RFR and other things from wireless signals has been heavily criticized and dismissed. Another thing, Public health authorities in major countries have not yet considered this as a level of concern and hence haven’t incorporated the US and other groups.

So is it safe to sit next to a wireless router?

Although there’s little information about the health hazards of sitting next to a router, there are several concerns. Available information show that Wireless routers emitting radiations can cause some health issues such as Brain tumors, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Insomnia among many other things. Let’s now discuss some connections between wireless routers and health.

Wireless radiation and Brain Diseases

Radiation to the brain causes acute encephalopathy where the fluid temporarily accumulates in the cells within your Brain and the whole brain can swell. After that, people usually experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, Confusion and Headaches.

Sitting next to a wireless router exposes your brain from such radiations that can as well have long term effects which can show months or years later. It can as well cause serious issues such as stroke-related symptoms, poor brain function and memory loss.

RF radiations break connections in the Brain

Although the connections in the brain can be impacted after a serious exposure to radiation from cancer treatment and other similar cases, there are chances that constant and prolonged exposure to RF radiations causes the same issue. Remember, there’s little research on this and hence someone shouldn’t worry much until the evidence is handful.

Infertility

There are some research proposing that keeping phones and staying close to wireless routers can increase their chances of being infertile. This type of radiation affects the structure, function, DNA chromosomal activity and the mobility of the sperms.

Not all radiation are the same

When people hear the term ‘’radiation’’ they paint a picture in their head that they are already exposed to the worst radiations on world. There are two types of radiations which are Ionizing and non-Ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is the type that is very dangerous to people’s health. The persistent exposure of this type of radiation can be extremely dangerous.

FAQs

Are Wi-Fi signals Harmful?

We currently don’t have any scientific proof that Wi-Fi signals have any short term or long term health externalities to Living things. This is not to mean that RF signals are healthy, it just means that Wireless signals are generally lower versions of RF signals and have no known adverse health effects.

Do I need to worry about Radiation from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, but slightly because the evidence today is not enough to rule out that radiation from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are dangerous. But there are some few studies that conclude Wi-Fi causes neuropsychiatric effects, oxidation stress and sperm or testicular damage.

Are there any Wi-Fi router dangers?

Wireless systems such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi routers give off electromagnetic radiation in low frequencies but it can accumulate with time to pose some potential dangers to living things including people and animals. Some dangers include 24/7 exposure to these radiations because some routers are not turned off during the night. There’s an increased number of studies uncovering Wireless systems dangers daily.

Conclusion

We still don’t know for sure whether sitting next to a wireless router has any health risks. But remember the evidence shows some potential issues that can accrue if you sit next to a wireless router. Although this information is not yet confirmed, please don’t fall for the Chicken Little Hoaxes and start panicking prematurely.