-Mehmet Oz, MD.Earpieces don't emit as much radiation as a phone, but they release some—even after your call ends. Remove the device between conversations.
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Don't Wear Wireless Headsets As If They Were Jewelry
Don't Chat with a Poor Signal
-Mehmet Oz, MD.The harder your phone has to work to get reception, the more radiation it emits. This is the reason you should avoid using so-called radiation shields (the shiny stickers that claim to block radiation); they actually force the phone to transmit at a higher power.
Stop Talking While Driving
-Mehmet Oz, MD.In addition to creating a potentially deadly distraction, using your phone in the car forces your cell signal to jump between wireless towers. Since RF is highest when a connection with a tower is first established, talking while traveling can increase exposure.
Limit Children's Use of Cell Phones
-Mehmet Oz, MD.Kids have a thinner skull, and their brains are still developing—which may make them more vulnerable to any potential harmful effects of RF radiation.
Keep Your Phone Out of Your Pocket
-Mehmet Oz, MD.A study published last year in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery linked cell phone radiation to decreased bone density in the pelvis, and a 2008 study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that it lowers fertility in men.
Use a Headset or Speakerphone
No reliable data exist on the upper limit of safe talk time, but corded headsets can reduce any potential risk. These emit much less RF energy, and allow you to move the phone away from your body. One study shows that using a headset lowers radiation exposure eightfold.
