Two independent studies have established a person's brain waves are disrupted during cell phone use reports Scientific American today. The studies shows that cell phone use seems to increase the alpha waves in the brain. Alpha waves fluctuate at a rate of eight to 12 cycles per second (Hertz). These brainwaves reflect a person's state of arousal and attention. Alpha waves are generally regarded as an indicator of reduced mental effort, "cortical idling" or mind wandering.
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