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15 healthy habits that will make you feel unstoppable
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Doing these 15 things will change your life guaranteed. - photo by Courtnie Erickson
We all know those people who seem to have life all together. They radiate happiness and even when rough times come their way, they battle it with class and poise. Do you want to know their secret? They take time each day to establish healthy habits that bring happiness.

Here are 15 habits you should incorporate into your life that will make you unbeatable.

1. Wake up early

The morning is when you are most productive and can cross the most off your to-do list. It may be hard to get up early and start the day right away instead of lounging in your pajamas. But just remember: the earlier you wake up, the earlier you can justify crawling back into bed at night.

2. Drink water

We all know that drinking water is important to our health but if you only knew the full extent of why we need so much H20, you wont want to stop. Just a few reasons to drink water include:

  • Protects your bodily tissues
  • Enhances physical performance
  • Cushions your joints
  • Decreases frequency of headaches
  • Fights fatigue
  • Increases your brain performance
  • Reduces cravings
  • Clears your skin
3. Keep moving

Sometimes, laying in bed sounds so much better than an intense workout. However, exercise not only provides many physical benefits; the mental benefits are countless. It's recommended you exercise three to five times a week and for a minimum of 30 minutes. This little amount of time will boost your mood, increase your energy and reduce stress.

4. Shower regularly

It is amazing what a shower, clean clothes and a little makeup can do to make you feel better. The type of clothes you wear can say a lot about the type of day you will have. For example, wearing sweats all day can make you feel lazier while a nice shirt and jeans can give you that push to get out of the house and socialize.

5. Spend time outdoors

A little fresh air can do wonders. It can rejuvenate you and give you more energy. Plus, a little Vitamin D is necessary for your physical health.

6. Focus on your soul

Healthy individuals not only take time every day to focus on their physical appearances, they also take time for their spiritual health. Spend time every morning (or evening if thats better for your schedule) and talk to God. Read the Bible and find encouragement in its words.

7. Take time each day to clean

Countless studies have shown that a cluttered and messy home increase stress and anxiety. It can be hard to keep your home clean, particularly if you have children at home, but spend time each day cleaning. It can be a quick tidy or a deep clean of the kitchen. The satisfaction of a clean home will give you a little extra step in your day.

8. Do something you want to do

You only have one life to live so make sure you do things you want to do. Spend at least 30 minutes each day doing something for you, whether that is enjoying a favorite hobby, reading a book, taking a bath, or going for a run. Making time for you will help keep your sanity in check.

9. Keep a positive mindset

There is so much negative in this world. You will encounter stressful moments and negative experiences on a daily basis. When these moments come and they will keep your glass half full instead of half empty.

10. Be stingy with your yeses

You dont always have to say yes. If you dont want to do a certain task or the thought of agreeing to help with the bake sale makes your stomach turn, say no. Be stingy on what you agree to do.

11. Journal

Journaling reaps huge benefits and can be an inexpensive therapy. Keep your heart and mind happy by writing down your thoughts and letting all your built-up emotions flood the paper. Youll feel so much better when you are done.

12. Keep your finances in order

Happy people know what is in their checking and saving accounts. They know how much money they have, they dont overspend and they keep a good budget. When you are worried about money and your finances are a mess, other aspects of your life will also fall apart.

13. Write down 3 things you are grateful for

Gratitude can turn the worst day around. Developing a grateful heart doesnt have to be difficult either. Just thinking of three things you are grateful for each day will help you start to see the good and keep a smile on your face.

14. Move past your mistakes

We all make mistakes and nobody is perfect. Healthy people dont dwell on the past and their mistakes. The look forward to the future and the success they can achieve with the right frame of mind and a little hard work.

15. Tell your family you love them every single day

Your family is the most important people in your lives. Dont take them for granted. Do everything you can to strengthen your relationships with them. When your relationships are in order, many other aspects of your life will fall into place.

By incorporating the above tips into your daily life, you can be unstoppable. You can conquer all and achieve optimal success. Just remember, dont give up, no matter how bad your day may seem.
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.