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How to be single and love it
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Single is not a status, it is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others. - Prixie - photo by Tamsyn Valentine
Tamsyn Valentine
FamilyShare
Published: Jan 20, 2016, 7:09 AM
Single is not a status, it is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others. -Prixie

To some being single means that there must be something wrong; that they must be failing in a certain aspect of their life. Singlehood is not a failure; it is a state of life.

Being single does not mean you cannot be happy; in fact, there are many things about being single that you can rejoice about!

So when you are feeling down and out because it seems that everyone around you has a significant other this Valentines Day, just remember these points to learn why you should love being single:

Time to do what YOU want

When you are single the only person you have to worry about is you!

This means you get to decide your own fate; where you want to go, where you want to live, what job you want, when you go to bed, etc. Someday that will change when you will have to think of your husbands or wives needs, or your childrens needs before your own.

While this is something that is not bad at all, something liberating about being single is you dont have to worry about that.

Learning to love YOU

Something amazing about being single is learning to love you. Being okay with who you are is a vital aspect to finding lasting happiness in or out of a relationship. This is the time to figure out what makes you happy, what are some aspects of your life that you can improve, and then taking the time to do it.

After all if you dont love yourself, arent you making it harder for somebody else to?

Making lots of friends

Being single is a great time to make new friends. Because you are doing the things that you want to do, you will probably be in an environment where the people that surround you are doing the same exact thing.

This is a great time to meet interesting people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and to learn and grow from them. Some of these people will become lifelong friends that change your life forever; while others will just be someone you have fun with every once in a while.

Whatever the case- something you can love about being single is the opportunity to make these friends.

This is only the beginning

The great thing about being single is that there is so much to look forward to! Whether its traveling to exotic places, starting your dream job, or even a new relationship, this is only the beginning.

Singlehood is a launching point for all of the great things that are yet to come in your life. And while you may not know what lies ahead, that is all part of the adventure. So be who you want to be, and if that means you are single, just love it!
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.