Temporal Lobes

The control of involuntary biological processes, most notably the heart's beating, is a function of the temporal lobes. They are the areas of the brain in epileptics that are malfunctioning during blackouts, chest aches, and other seizure-related symptoms. Economic Times reports that extended smartphone use has been found to worsen seizures. For epileptics, this is no little matter because among otherwise healthy individuals, there is a 0.1% annual risk of suffering from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Fortunately, limiting phone talks under an hour in length considerably lessens the negative consequences, according to A. K. Sahani, the senior consultant for the Indian Spinal Injuries Center. Even for individuals who must use the gadget for that extended a period of time, employing earpieces rather than holding the phone up to the head is a largely successful way to avoid harming the autonomous systems.

Remember that a 2016 study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences found evidence that prolonged exposure made mice more susceptible to seizures, indicating that even people who are not diagnosed as epileptics can suffer similar damage. This is important information for those who do not have epilepsy and believe this advice does not apply to them.