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EMF Glossary Definition

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“Power” in a scientific context refers to the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. In simpler terms, it’s how fast something is using energy. For example, a bright light bulb uses more energy in a given amount of time than a dim one, so it has more power. Power is typically measured in watts.

To understand the difference between “energy” and “power”: energy is the capacity to do work (like a battery storing energy), while power is how quickly that work is done or that energy is used (like how fast the battery can power a device).

When it comes to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and human health, the concept of power is significant. EMF is a type of energy emitted by electrical devices, power lines, and various electronic equipment. The power level of EMF sources can vary widely – from the low-power EMF emitted by household appliances to the high-power EMF from industrial machinery.

The concern in many scientific studies about EMF and health is often about the intensity (or power) and duration of EMF exposure. While the thermal effect (heating) of EMF is well-documented and occurs at high power levels, thousands of peer-reviewed studies have examined the biological effects of EMF at lower power levels, below those causing thermal effects.

These studies have explored potential links between low-power EMF exposure and various health concerns, such as increased cancer risk, neurological effects, and impacts on well-being. However, the scientific community has not reached a consensus on the conclusions of these studies. The findings are diverse, and there is debate about the methodologies used and the interpretation of results.

In summary, while energy is the capacity to cause change (like EMF), power in this context is about how intensely and quickly that energy is applied. The ongoing scientific research into the effects of low-power EMF exposure reflects the complexity and evolving understanding of this subject in the field of public health.

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About the Author

R Blank is the CEO of Shield Your Body, which he founded in 2012. With hundreds of thousands of customers in over 30 countries, and having been interviewed on platforms including Dr. Phil, ABC news television and ElectricSense, R is an internationally followed expert on issues of EMF, health and safety. He also hosts “The Healthier Tech Podcast”, available Apple, Spotify and all major podcasting platforms. In the past, he served on the faculty at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering as well as the University of California, Santa Cruz. Previously, R ran a software engineering firm in Los Angeles, producing enterprise-level solutions for blue chip clients including Medtronic, Apple, NBC, Toyota, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, Ford, IKEA and Mattel. He has spoken at conferences around the world, including in the US, Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands, and he is the co-author, along with his father Dr. Martin Blank, of ‘Overpowered‘ from Seven Stories Press about the science of health effects of EMF radiation. He has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and received his bachelor’s degree, with honors, from Columbia University. He has also studied at Cambridge University in the UK; the University of Salamanca in Spain; and the Institute of Foreign Languages in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Read more about R and SYB or connect with R on LinkedIn.

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