India, Oct. 3 -- Many of us scroll through our phones before sleeping or keep them right on the bedside table. What seems like a harmless habit could actually affect your health. Dr Myro Figura, anesthesiologist based in Los Angeles, California, in his October 2 Instagram post, sheds light on why keeping your phone so close while you sleep could be harmful. (Also read: Anesthesiologist shares simple sleep hack if you can't fall asleep in 30 minutes: 'Go to another room and.' )

Dr Myro warns against keeping your phone next to your head while sleeping. "If you sleep with your phone next to your head, you might want to stop. Your phone gives off radiation even when you're not using it. It disrupts your sleep, gives you headaches, and over t...