Francesc Moreno, a specialist therapist, on sleeping with his phone charging on his nightstand: "Disastrous, dangerous, I'd say."

For some years now, it's practically unthinkable to imagine a life without cell phones. They accompany us at work, during our free time, and even when we want to unwind. In fact, for thousands of people, their smartphone has become the first thing they look at when they wake up and, at the same time, the last thing they check before going to sleep .

It's well known that cell phone addiction and dependence are unhealthy, but what many people don't know is that it can be harmful even while we sleep . In this regard, specialist therapist Francesc Moreno has shared a video on his TikTok account (@francescquiropractic) in which he comments that sleeping with your phone charging on your nightstand is "disastrous" and "dangerous."

On the one hand, it's possible that your phone could overheat during the night while charging, and in the worst-case scenario, cause an explosion or even a fire. While the chances are slim, it's always best to leave it away to avoid any risk.

On the other hand, it affects our health because while the smartphone is plugged into the power supply, it emits electromagnetic radiation that in some cases can affect the production of melatonin , the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, and have negative effects on long-term health. Furthermore, looking at a screen just before sleeping is dangerous because blue light can cause insomnia.

In the video posted by Francesc Moreno, he rates various sleeping positions from 1 to 10. He considers spending the night with your phone next to you while it charges to be a 1, as is sleeping face down . He also doesn't recommend sleeping with multiple pillows under your head or lying face up with your head resting on the pillow. The latter, however, depends largely on the height of the pillow and the distance from your neck to your shoulder.

Instead, he "rates" options such as sleeping on your side with a pillow or cushion between your knees with a high rating, as it helps keep your back straight and prevents poor posture. He also recommends sleeping with a pillow close to your head, as "it's ergonomically helpful, and if you're lacking affection, it's good."