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10 ways to look and feel more attractive
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Try these 10 tricks to look and feel more attractive today -- you'll be glad you did. - photo by Hannah Rose
Being -- and feeling -- attractive is so much more than having just another pretty face. Feeling desired and beautiful does not come from physical features, but from within. Are you searching for ways to look and feel more attractive today?

Give these 10 tricks a try.

1. Drop names in conversation

Do not be afraid to occasionally work the individuals name into the conversation. Acknowledging them by name sends a signal that you recognize their identity. It provides a boost to their ego and self-esteem, making you automatically attractive.

2. Talk about your passions

When an individual talks about their passions, they receive a natural light and glow in their eyes. Talk about things that spark your interest and things you are highly educated on to show your passion about life. Your enthusiasm will become contagious.

3. Stay positive

Scientists have proven that optimistic people live happier and healthier lifestyles. Positive people participate in positive self-talk, compliment others more often, stand out more (in a good way) and make other people feel better about themselves.

4. Use hand gestures

Looking to feel more attractive? Use your hands more. It has been found that individuals that engage their hands and arms in conversation are more invested and enthusiastic.

5. Dress up

When you look good, you feel good. Choose an outfit that you feel confident in. Individuals that dress themselves up to best accentuate their look and features exude more confidence and appear more attractive.

6. Make eye contact

Make it a point to look into peoples eyes. Note all the colors and shades and take the time to notice the length of their eyelashes. Eye contact shows your intention to make a genuine connection with the individual.

7. Smell good

It has been shown that an individuals scent leaves a distinct and lingering impression. Go ahead and spray your favorite cologne or perfume. A little spritz may go a long way!

8. Put down your phone

Want to be more attractive? Limit screen time and increase face time. The ability to create a personal connection will make you seem more attractive, attentive and desirable.

9. Believe in yourself

Recognize your worth. An individual that has self-confidence and is not afraid to be who they are is extremely attractive.

10. Laugh at yourself

Through laughing we can quickly establish a good relationship with each other, and because it is so contagious it can quickly spread through a crowd, Psychologist Mark van Vugt said.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.