Researchers Say Wi-Fi May Make it Hard to Fall Asleep

According to a study entitled "The Effects of 884 MHz Wireless Communication Signals on Self-reported Symptoms and Sleep...", Wi-Fi and other wireless connections used in cell phones or laptops can cause detrimental effects on the human body. Aside from the link between cell-phone use and cancer, this new experiment reveals how radio waves interact with and interrupt normal body functions.

"In the current study we assessed possible effects of prolonged (3 hours) exposure to 884MHz GSM wireless communication signals on self-reported symptoms, cognitive function, and electroencephalographically (EEG) recorded sleep."

The study showed that participants who tried to sleep an hour after radio wave exposure had a harder time falling asleep. Both stage 3 and stage 4 sleep were also cut short after Wi-Fi exposure compared to those who were exposed to sham, or false radio waves. The difference between the placebo exposure and real exposure proved revealing. Participants exposed to Wi-Fi or similar wireless radio waves reported more headaches than those who were not.

Aside from malnourished sleep cycles and headaches, researchers on the topic intend to dive more into Wi-Fi's interactions with the body. Specifically, researchers would like to discover if there is a link between cognitive degeneration and radio wave exposure. Within the category of cognitive generation, future studies hope to discover if Wi-Fi damages memory comprehension and motor coordination. Until more funding and interest becomes available it will be impossible to determine if these symptoms are connected to an 844 MHz wireless Internet connection.

A separate study conducted at King's College in London revealed another eye opening fact. Participants exposed to Wi-Fi in this study admitted to headaches that tended to go away right after the radio waves were turned off- further validating that wireless communication and headaches are tethered together, which brings up the question: What else?

The studies done by professionals across the world over wireless signals creating symptoms is largely incomplete, but enough evidence has been gathered to form a positive correlation between Wi-Fi use and health problems. Although only poor sleep and headaches have been substantiated as direct effects from Wi-Fi use, researchers are convinced there are more connections to discover. In the mean time the intrinsic facts presented by several research departments can give insight to many people who come in contact with Wi-Fi or other wireless signals every day, often completely unaware of it even happening.