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January 26, 2012 Melatonin and Alzheimer’s ? There is strong epidemiologic evidence that long-term exposure to ELF MF is a risk factor for AD. ? There is considerable in-vitro and animal evidence that melatonin protects against AD. ? Human studies indicate that MF exposure can decrease melatonin production. ? New exposure limits are warranted, and preventative action is needed now. New report by Huss et al., 2009 Am J. Epidemiology reports doubling of AD risk for Swiss population living within 50 m of 220-360 kV line for 15 or more years. January 26, 2012 Neurological Effects Effects on neurophysiological and cognitive functions are quite well established. Pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic fields can affect normal brain functioning. CNS effects can occur at very low intensities (cell phone, base station, WI-FI levels). January 26, 2012 Neurological Effects There is some evidence for effects on sleep, performance, judgment, reaction time, immune function, and behavior. There is good evidence for effects on learning and memory; synchronization of brainwave activity and cognition (electrical activity ^s at 0.1 W/kg). There is substantial evidence that RF is a stressor: chronic stress could have serious effects on general health and wellbeing. There is some evidence that low-level RF activates endogenous opioids (addictive center ) in the brain. January 26, 2012 Immune Function ? Both human and animal studies report large immunological changes with exposure to environmental levels of electromagnetic radiation (EMR).? Some of these exposure levels are equivalent to those of e.g. wireless technologies in daily life. ? Measurable physiological changes that are bedrock indicators of allergic response and inflammatory conditions are stimulated by EMR exposures (mast cells increase, for example). January 26, 2012 Immune Function Changes Over-reaction of immune system = inflammator