I am a frugal person, somebody who tries to use my money wisely and get the most for my dollar. That’s why I don’t normally rush out to buy things that are “nice” but aren’t “necessary.” While that policy does leave more money for beer, it sometimes deprives me of having some real fun with things that are entertaining, but expensive. Like the ‘Droid, for example.
I would dearly love to own and operate a Droid phone. They look like a ton of fun and with new apps showing up every minute, they’ll have unlimited entertainment value. However, with the $100 to $200 purchase price coupled with the $60 monthly fee (is that right?), I need some tangible justification for that kind of outlay. So I’ve been reading about the Droid and watching FossilMedic having a grand time with his, all the time envious of the people who are out there Droiding.
After searching for a real reason, or excuse, to allow my conscience the ability to say “Ok, do it.” I think I have finally found one. It was this headline that caught my eye yesterday:
Cell Phone Exposure May Protect Against and Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease
Aha!! This looks promising. You see, I have a valid reason to be concerned about Alzheimer’s. My dear, late father suffered from it during the last two years of his life and there is always the possibility that my genetic structure would make me more susceptible than normally to coming down with the disease. Isn’t there? Let’s read some more from Science Daily:
A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by University of South Florida researchers at the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), was published January 6 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
“It surprised us to find that cell phone exposure, begun in early adulthood, protects the memory of mice otherwise destined to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms,” said lead author Gary Arendash, PhD, USF Research Professor at the Florida ADRC. “It was even more astonishing that the electromagnetic waves generated by cell phones actually reversed memory impairment in old Alzheimer’s mice.”
What more could a desperate Droid-wannabe need? Not only is there a life-saving benefit, but it’s not too late to start! Let’s read on:
If cell phone exposure was started when the genetically-programmed mice were young adults — before signs of memory impairment were apparent — their cognitive ability was protected. In fact, the Alzheimer’s mice performed as well on tests measuring memory and thinking skills as aged mice without dementia. If older Alzheimer’s mice already exhibiting memory problems were exposed to the electromagnetic waves, their memory impairment disappeared. Months of cell phone exposure even boosted the memories of normal mice to above-normal levels. The memory benefits of cell phone exposure took months to show up, suggesting that a similar effect in humans would take years if cell phone-level electromagnetic exposure was provided.
If that pans out, then I’ll be able to stop putting that card with my name and address in my shirt pocket before I go out. But I hope I don’t have to spend part of the day getting on all fours and running through cardboard tubes.
But there you have it……justification! And not only that, but I’ll bet my monthly Droid charges will be tax-deductible as a health care expense. After all, I’ve got the genes and the happy mice to validate it.
Ok, let’s scamper over to the equipment and get it checked out now. I’ll make sure there’s enough coffee.
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