Neuroscience/Brain Science

According to a new study, cell phones may have something to do with Alzheimer's.

According to a press release on the research, most scientists agree that Alzheimer's is caused by excess calcium build up in the brain.

According to the paper, animal models support that theory.

The peak electric and time varying magnetic forces act at a small time scale, according to the study.

The language used in the press release was even stronger.

Young people who are exposed to cell phone or internet radiation for long periods of time may develop digital dementia.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The number of diagnoses is growing fast, with 73 percent of them being 75 or older. The number of people 65 and older with Alzheimer's may double to almost 13 million by the year 2050.

Black and Hispanic communities are disproportionately affected by the condition. According to the association, one in three seniors die from dementia.

EMFs have been linked to health problems before. According to Healthline, there are other more common issues that it has been correlated with, including headaches, insomnia and other concerning symptoms.

It is intriguing that there is a link between Alzheimer's and cell phones, given how widespread mobile devices are.

There are more serious health conditions.