We've all had our parents tell us that these devices will be the death of us. Now, new research has provided proof that electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets and the excessive blue light they emit can significantly speed up our ageing process.

PTI quotes Jadwiga Giebultowicz, the senior author of the study and a professor at Oregon State University, as saying&nbsp;"Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells, to sensory neurons."

The research, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Aging, suggests that limiting excessive blue light exposure could be an effective anti-ageing tactic.

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Giebultowicz claimed that this study is "the first to show that the levels of specific metabolites -- chemicals that are essential for cells to function correctly -- are altered in fruit flies exposed to blue light."

Explaining the methodology he said that researchers compared the amounts of metabolites in flies exposed to blue light for two weeks to those kept in full darkness to understand why high-energy blue light is responsible for accelerating ageing in fruit flies.

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They found that the quantities of metabolites they examined in the cells of fly heads were significantly different after exposure to blue light.&nbsp;The researchers' observations support their earlier results that blue light speeds up ageing by suggesting that the cells are not functioning at their best, which may lead to premature cell death.

According to Giebultowicz, blue light may have adverse effects on humans because the signalling chemicals in flies' and humans' cells are the same.

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Since LEDs have become the main illumination not just in display screens, but also in ambient lighting " humans in advanced societies are exposed to blue light through LED lighting during most of their waking hours," he explained.

In the past, studies have connected excessive screen time to illnesses like obesity and psychiatric issues. Scientists will carry out more research to examine the direct impact of blue light on human cells.

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We've all had our parents tell us that these devices will be the death of us. Now, new research has provided proof that electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets and the excessive blue light they emit can significantly speed up our ageing process.

We've all had our parents tell us that these devices will be the death of us. Now, new research has provided proof that electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets and the excessive blue light they emit can significantly speed up our ageing process. PTI quotes Jadwiga Giebultowicz, the senior author of the study and a professor at Oregon State University, as saying "Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells, to sensory neurons." The research, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Aging, suggests that limiting excessive blue light exposure could be an effective anti-ageing tactic. Watch | Are you scrolling phone and is it adding to your stress? Then you are 'doomscrolling' Giebultowicz claimed that this study is "the first to show that the levels of specific metabolites -- chemicals that are essential for cells to function correctly -- are altered in fruit flies exposed to blue light." Explaining the methodology he said that researchers compared the amounts of metabolites in flies exposed to blue light for two weeks to those kept in full darkness to understand why high-energy blue light is responsible for accelerating ageing in fruit flies. Also read | Crust almost as old as the planet and thousands of kilometres long found floating under Australia They found that the quantities of metabolites they examined in the cells of fly heads were significantly different after exposure to blue light. The researchers' observations support their earlier results that blue light speeds up ageing by suggesting that the cells are not functioning at their best, which may lead to premature cell death. According to Giebultowicz, blue light may have adverse effects on humans because the signalling chemicals in flies' and humans' cells are the same. Also read | Paleontologists discover remains of Europe’s largest dinosaur in a garden in Portugal Since LEDs have become the main illumination not just in display screens, but also in ambient lighting " humans in advanced societies are exposed to blue light through LED lighting during most of their waking hours," he explained. In the past, studies have connected excessive screen time to illnesses like obesity and psychiatric issues. Scientists will carry out more research to examine the direct impact of blue light on human cells. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Study proves right what our parents have been saying for years 'phones will be the death of us'

British actor Hugh Grant is not a big fan of the mobile phone. While the world is addicted to the smart phone, Grant admits he recently enjoyed a day without it. 
 
During a recent interview, Grant revealed that he spent long hours without his phone on the sets of his new series 'The Undoing'. The actor admits he relished the 'blissful' time away from it. 
 
"I hate my phone. For the first time in ages, I spent 14 blissful hours at work without it," he said. 
 
"It was like being in 1994 again. Between set-ups, I studied my lines, I read a book or I talked to people. It was really nice." 
 
“Phones are terrible things. They are toxic. I think they're killing us," the actor added. Grant stars with Nicole Kidman in the limited series 'The Undoing'. 
 
The British actor, who turned 60 in September is, recently admitted that after playing romantic roles in his younger days, he now more drawn to “revoting roles”. 
 
“Richard (Curtis) always found it hilarious that the public might think I really was that nice guy in his films, because he knew very differently,” Grant said. 
 
“That was a real bit of character acting, because that Mr Nice Guy’s never been me. I do find that as I grow older I’m increasingly drawn to, and more comfortable in, revolting roles.” 
 
In recent years, Grant has played negative characters in film like 'Paddington 2 and 'A Very English Scandal'. 
 
Grant also spoke about the challenges of being a 'young father' at the age of 60. 
 
"I`m trying to be a young father in an old man`s body and it`s rough, but it`s absolutely worth it. It`s just damned nice, isn`t it? You need a family. I get that now," Grant said.

The actor shared that since becoming a parent himself, he has turned into his own father without even realising it.

"At some point, you turn into your own father. You don`t realise you`re doing it, but you do. I bark in exactly the same way that he barks at me. I make a ridiculous grimace when I`m doing very easy tasks, just like him. Stylistically, I`m probably more like my mother than my father. As children, she was quite silly with us with lots of silly voices. I do that with my children, but I`m not sure they enjoy it. They roll their eyes half the time," he explained. 
 
The actor also admitted that parenting his five children is "rough", but worth it.

Grant has three children with his wife, TV producer Anna Eberstein, including son John, eight, and a daughter, four, whose name is not known. He closely guards his private life and has not revealed the gender of his youngest child, born in 2018.

From his former on-off ex-girlfriend Tinglan Hong, the actor has two children -- a daughter Tabitha, nine, and son Felix, seven.

British actor Hugh Grant is not a big fan of the mobile phone. While the world is addicted to the smart phone, Grant admits he recently enjoyed a day without it.

British actor Hugh Grant is not a big fan of the mobile phone. While the world is addicted to the smart phone, Grant admits he recently enjoyed a day without it. During a recent interview, Grant revealed that he spent long hours without his phone on the sets of his new series 'The Undoing'. The actor admits he relished the 'blissful' time away from it. "I hate my phone. For the first time in ages, I spent 14 blissful hours at work without it," he said. "It was like being in 1994 again. Between set-ups, I studied my lines, I read a book or I talked to people. It was really nice." “Phones are terrible things. They are toxic. I think they're killing us," the actor added. Grant stars with Nicole Kidman in the limited series 'The Undoing'. The British actor, who turned 60 in September is, recently admitted that after playing romantic roles in his younger days, he now more drawn to “revoting roles”. “Richard (Curtis) always found it hilarious that the public might think I really was that nice guy in his films, because he knew very differently,” Grant said. “That was a real bit of character acting, because that Mr Nice Guy’s never been me. I do find that as I grow older I’m increasingly drawn to, and more comfortable in, revolting roles.” In recent years, Grant has played negative characters in film like 'Paddington 2 and 'A Very English Scandal'. Grant also spoke about the challenges of being a 'young father' at the age of 60. "I`m trying to be a young father in an old man`s body and it`s rough, but it`s absolutely worth it. It`s just damned nice, isn`t it? You need a family. I get that now," Grant said. The actor shared that since becoming a parent himself, he has turned into his own father without even realising it. "At some point, you turn into your own father. You don`t realise you`re doing it, but you do. I bark in exactly the same way that he barks at me. I make a ridiculous grimace when I`m doing very easy tasks, just like him. Stylistically, I`m probably more like my mother than my father. As children, she was quite silly with us with lots of silly voices. I do that with my children, but I`m not sure they enjoy it. They roll their eyes half the time," he explained. The actor also admitted that parenting his five children is "rough", but worth it. Grant has three children with his wife, TV producer Anna Eberstein, including son John, eight, and a daughter, four, whose name is not known. He closely guards his private life and has not revealed the gender of his youngest child, born in 2018. From his former on-off ex-girlfriend Tinglan Hong, the actor has two children -- a daughter Tabitha, nine, and son Felix, seven.

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Study proves right what our parents have been saying for years 'phones will be the death of us'

Hugh Grant thinks mobile phones are 'toxic and killing us'