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15 ways to know if she is ACTUALLY your best friend
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Tag your BFF if this is her. - photo by Melinda Fox
Look, you know you're pretty obsessed with each other, but can y'all really stand up to the test? Here's how to know if your best friend is ACTUALLY your best friend:

1. She knows when you're only pretending to be OK

She can see through your fake smile enough to know that you really need a hug right now.

2. You've forgotten what your own laugh sounds like

Because whenever you hear it, it's mixed with her laugh

3. You say "I haven't seen you in so long!" when it's only been about a day

How can it only be a day? It feels hecka longer.

4. You can communicate with only your eyes

Entire conversations have been had without uttering a single word.

5. You have a song that you will both dance your hearts out to (no matter where you are)

It's "your song."

6. Every activity is more fun with her there

So obviously you invite her to do everything possible with you.

7. In fact, you have fun doing absolutely nothing together

Even if you're just chilling at home, you have more fun than most people have out on the town.

8. You're way too honest with each other

Sometimes it goes too far (ouch!), but you know you can trust each other 100 percent.

9. She's the first person you call when you need to say anything

Whether it's an AWESOME secret or just a vent session, she's your go-to lady.

10. Your family knows all about her

They always ask how she's doing because they've gotta keep up on her life.

11. She's seen you cry

And she didn't even judge you for it. She just cuddled you.

12. You've shared a bowl of cookie dough while watching "She's the Man"

Whilst quoting it in its entirety together.

13. You've read your journal to her

You seriously have no secrets.

14. She keeps all of your secrets

They are all locked down. The FBI couldn't reach those secrets.

15. She gets your humor

And that's important because sometimes you're sarcastic and people think you're serious ... But she understands.
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.