By spending most of their time glued to their mobile devices, people are creating a problem for themselves. Experiments have been conducted that show that cells and tissues in the human body can be damaged. “Under the direction of Dr. Carlo, scientists discovered that cell phone radiation caused DNA damage, impaired DNA repair, and interfered with heart pacemakers” (Kovach 4). Cancer has begun to be linked to electromagnetic wave radiation. This is due to cell phones, televisions, and various other technologies. The result is not only physical effects, but what most people don't know is that mental health is also affected. People in society who are addicted to their cell phones don't interact with other people as much face-to-face as with someone who isn't always on the phone. The way you communicate with others is different, you are not as interactive. Certain types of health risks, mental and physical, have become linked to overexposure to cells