Using Your Phone for This Many Hours Daily Causes High Blood Pressure, Says New Study

In our constantly connected world, cell phones have become an undeniable necessity. However, a recent study published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health introduces a note of caution to our digital dependency. It suggests a possible link between long mobile phone conversations and a heightened risk of high blood pressure, adding a new perspective to the health implications of our mobile-centric lives.

In a press release for the European Society of Cardiology, author of the study Professor Xianhui Qin of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China, says, “It’s the number of minutes people spend talking on a mobile that matter for heart health, with more minutes meaning greater risk.” Interestingly, according to Qin, the duration of your overall mobile phone usage or the use of hands-free devices seems to have no bearing on this risk. Qin emphasizes that further research is crucial to corroborate these findings.