Are you tossing and turning at night? A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Public Health has shed light on a question that's keeping many of us awake: Does radiofrequency radiation impact our sleep? This study delves into the potential effects of EMF exposure on our precious shut-eye. As we navigate an increasingly wireless world, understanding these impacts is crucial for our health and well-being. 

Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is increasing and so is the interest in their health effects.1 Every day we are exposed to EMFs generated by electricity production by power lines, power distribution networks, internet, household appliances, mobile phones, and computers.2-5 EMF exposure has been proven to disrupt:1,2,4,6
● Brain activity
● Hormone activity
● Enzyme function
● Cell cycle regulation
● Protein synthesis
● RNA/DNA synthesis
● Nervous system function
● Cognition and learning
● Liver function
● Eye health
These disruptions are thought to lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, learning disorders, and sleep disturbance.1,2,4,6 EMFs have also been linked to childhood leukaemia, adult brain cancer, and increased risk of miscarriage.1,4,6 EMFs were actually classed as a
carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Detrimental effects of EMFs Mobile phones emit radiofrequency EMFs that can penetrate 4 to 6 cm into the brain, even when on a call. This can cause blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, liver damage, and eye damage.6 The damage caused by EMFs is thought to be due to the electric fields, thermal effects, and radiation, depending on frequency and strength of exposure.
It is thought that EMFs alter calcium metabolism pathways, increase intracellular calcium levels; as well as increasing free radical production and damaging protective endogenous antioxidant systems. The result is oxidative damage, cell dysfunction, and chronic low-grade inflammation.4,6 The brain is particularly susceptible to free radicals, and is most affected by EMF exposure. Oxidative stress in the brain is linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.1,2
HOW EMFs ARE AFFECTING HEALTH?
The brain is particularly susceptible to oxidative damage and is most affected by EMF exposure.
EMFs can alter sleep patterns Melatonin, the main sleep hormone, also acts as an antioxidant within the central nervous system (CNS).4
However, as EMF exposure may reduce the activity of the pineal gland and suppress melatonin production, the body loses this antioxidant benefit, further increasing the oxidative damage of EMF exposure. Suppression of melatonin can also lead to sleep disorders, depression, and cancer.1,2,4,5
EMF exposure may reduce the activity of the pineal gland and suppress melatonin production. EMFs in stress, depression and anxiety Nitric oxide is an intracellular messenger formed in the CNS. It is involved in many physiological and pathological processes, especially in the brain and particularly in the stress response. EMFs can cause excessive levels of intracellular calcium, which increases nitric oxide production.1,7