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9 little ways to make your husband feel butterflies again
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If your relationship is in a rut, here are some simple things you can do to make your husband start crushing on you again. - photo by Hannah Chudleigh
Hannah Chudleigh
FamilyShare
Published: Dec 20, 2016, 1:09 PM
You two still love each other but the days are getting duller. Your husband is a great man, but sometimes it's difficult to rekindle the spark you once had. If your husband needs a bit of a nudge, here are some small ways to give the him butterflies he had when you were dating:

1. Take him on a date

If he's been the one planning most of the dates, it will be a pleasant surprise to have you take the lead for a change. Plan something that you know he will love and leave him feeling valued and pleasantly surprised.

2. Cook together

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach and you'll have a fun time together trying something new.

3. Do something active outside together

Whether that means playing a sport together or just going on a walk, doing something outside not only means spending time with your spouse, but also getting a breath of fresh air.

4. Rub his back

It's affectionate and relaxing, and physical contact builds emotional bonds too. Try blocking out an evening for his and hers backrubs with a favorite movie on in the background.

5. Give him a framed picture of the two of you

Pick a photo from one of your favorite memories together. It's a visual reminder of your good times and how much you love each other. He can hang it on a wall, put it on his desk at work, or another place where he'll remember how much he loves you.

6. Say thank you

Researchers named this a critical trait to staying in love. Let your man know how much you appreciate him. Thank him for the little things he does for you and the things he does to help others, and he'll start feeling valued. Leave him a note, tell him in person, send a text just let him feel appreciated.

7. Connect with him emotionally

Emotional connection is vital to stay attracted to each other. Since men are stereotypically seen as less emotional, it can be damaging if you aren't understanding what he's feeling. According to this study, a great way to get him to connect to you emotionally is to be there for him when he is sad or disappointed.

8. Take a road trip

Having an adventure brings life back into your relationship. Those long drives give you and your spouse time to discuss your relationship and spend time together.

9. Love yourself

Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear! Harvard psychology professor Craig Malkin says that everyone prefers someone who is confident. Feel free to be yourself. Skip voicing or even thinking any negative comments about yourself, and embrace whatever body shape you have. He loves you for you and you will certainly get butterflies when you surprise him a confident kiss.
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.