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6 secrets to being that "cute couple"
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First and foremost, being cute together shouldnt be the main object of your relationship. However, that being said, if Mr. Wonderful meets and exceeds your expectations, whats the harm in knowing if you guys really are oh-so-cute together? Are you that couple everyone sees and envies? - photo by Emily Cummings
Emily Cummings
FamilyShare
Published: Sep 17, 2015, 11:09 AM
First and foremost, being cute together shouldnt be the main object of your relationship. However, that being said, if Mr. Wonderful meets and exceeds your expectations, whats the harm in knowing if you guys really are oh-so-cute together? Are you that couple everyone sees and envies? If these six things dont come as a surprise, congratulations. You and your partner were sooo made for each other.

Two peas in a pod Obviously, you spend time together. But the cute factor comes in when you stop and think about where you spend time together. Romantic dinners and creative dates are one thing, but are you happy together strolling the grocery store aisles or sitting on the laundromat floor? A truly cute couple is darling together whether theyre kissing at sunset or waiting in line at the DMV. Mind reading powers How cute is the clich of finishing each others sentences? While its sort of nauseating for everyone you are around, it is also sort of adorable. Knowing someone so well speaks volumes about how much you care about him or her. You dont need to finish your complete thought because your other half knows whats coming next. No need to fuss over the menu; you both know exactly what dessert youd like to split without uttering a single word. Matchy-matchy Its easy to go a little overboard on this one (too much matching is definitely weird), but do you sometimes show up to a date wearing a similar outfit? Its cute; dont deny it. You both are so completely in sync with each other that your wardrobe is an example of your couple cuteness. Sneaking around Youre on a hike with friends, but that doesnt stop you from taking the next bend a little slower so you can steal a kiss when you dont think anyone is looking. You keep those personal displays of affection in check, but its cute when you cant resist a teeny peck. Unconsciously cute Holding hands and a sharing a smooch here and there are darling little touches in a relationship, but theres some serious romance in those unconscious touches -- when he reaches out to rest his hand against yours while hes deep in thought, or when you somehow find your fingers in his ... cute. Staring Theres a fine line between creepy staring and cute staring. The cute kind includes those long glances you leave time for when you know hes unaware; like when you meet up after work, and stop for a minute to see him play with your nieces and nephews. He'll stare every once in a while, too. While being declared cute together wont win you any relationship awards, you know it makes you secretly happy knowing its true.
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
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
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.