Connection Between Cell Phone Use And Brain Cancer Hard To Find

When cell phones were first introduced there was a big fear that excessive use would cause brain tumors and cancers for cell phone users. Nowadays, millions are using some sort of cell phone, so the risk of getting some form of cancer is still prevalent. This is why there was a major international study to see if there was a connection between brain cancer and cell phone use. The findings were positive considering that a link was found to be inconclusive, however there is a lot left to find out about what the effects of excessive cell use has on the biological nature of the brain.

A decade long survey was taken to test the validity of cell phone use causing cancer. Almost 13,000 people participated in the study and over the decade the study found that two types of brain cancer, meningioma and glioma (the first being more frequent but less dangerous while the latter being rarer but more dangerous) were not increased by cell phone use for long periods of time. This is a big blow to many theorists who always felt that there was a distinct connection between the two.

Yet, even though the study showed that the link between brain cancer and using your cell phone was transparent to say the least, the researchers who held the study admitted that there were some inconsistencies within the study. For example, the study didn't take into account were effects of the use of hands free cell phone headsets, the effect of having the cell phone being close to the body but not using it, and general human error within the decade long span study.

Whatever the case may be, the study has made steps in the direction of showing that there is no direct connection between being on your cell phone and brain cancer. Yet, just to be safe it's probably best to not be on your cell phone 24/7.

How To Avoid/Ease Springtime Allergies

Springtime is a great season. Winter is over, the weather is nice, the days are long, and all the flowers are in full bloom. However, the flowers being in full bloom may also be one of the reasons that people really hate the spring. The spring season is known as allergy season for millions of people who suffer watery eyes and sneezing by just talking a walk in the park on a beautiful spring day. Pollen is usually the culprit for many of these allergy sufferers but there are plenty of others like ragweed, oak, maple, and even just general mold that can make this season horrible. Luckily, there's ways to make the allergy season bearable.

One of the best ways to avoid the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes that comes with the allergy season is to do the time honored tradition of spring cleaning. Over the winter, dust and mold could have piled up on shelves and furniture around the house. Now, while dust may not cause allergies it does serve as an irritant that can open the doors to pollen and ragweed reeking havoc on your nose, eyes, and throat.

Another smart way to get through the spring is to be aware of the pollen counts that are in effect. If pollen is high then it's probably best to hang home instead of going out and coming back sick. The worst times for pollen is usually between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. but even then it's best to be aware of when pollen is at it's highest.

Also, doing laundry constantly helps to wash clothes clean of any irritants that may have latched on. Use warm water and do the laundry indoors to make sure that you didn't take home any pollen that may hide out in your home for weeks. Doing this will not only keep your clothes clean but will keep your allergies from running wild.

Hope springs eternal, but so does pollen, so be aware that every time you bend over to smell the flowers that you may come up sneezing. However, if you follow these easy tips a walk in the park will be just that.