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If she has these 12 characteristics, she's a keeper and you should never let her go
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If she has these traits, she's something special. - photo by Melinda Fox
You're lucky to have this woman in your life. If she has these 12 traits, she's the kind of woman you need to fight for to make sure she stays in your life forever:

1. You like cleaning the bathroom with her

Pick your least favorite chore. Now add her. Does having her there make scrubbing the bathtub or navigating grocery store aisles more enjoyable? If so, she's the kind of lady you really need to keep in your life.

2. She doesn't need you

Everybody wants to feel needed by their significant other, and to an extent, that's a good thing. However, it's more important to be with a woman who has her own goals and aspirations, and whose life is so full that she doesn't need someone else to complete it. That's the kind of person you'd be lucky to share your life with. She loves being with you, not because she needs a person in her life, but because you're someone special.

3. When you're with her, you're the best version of yourself

When you're around her, you really like yourself. Maybe she's so awesome that you need to put your best foot forward to be as amazing as she is, or maybe you simply feel so at ease with her that you're free to be yourself. Either way, if you are your best self when you're with her, don't let her go.

4. She fights fair

It's important to test out rocky terrain before making a long-term commitment to someone. If she fights fair not putting you down, listening to your point of view, making compromises, etc. she's someone who you'll be able to navigate your future challenges with.

5. She goes to concerts with you (even though she hates them)

If she's willing to sacrifice her time (even if it's only occasionally) to indulge in your hobbies even when they aren't her favorite, she's the kind of person who loves you enough to put you first.

6. She's honest, even if it hurts

She strives to be tactful and kind because she cares about you, and she also cares about you enough to be honest. Sometimes this can be painful for her (when she has to admit a mistake) or for you (when she has to tell you like it is) but you know you can trust her because she cultivates that trust with integrity.

7. Your family likes her (and she likes them)

A relationship is about more than just the two people involved. Maybe your girl and your family not getting along isn't a deal breaker, but if they like each other, she's golden.

8. She's authentic

She's confident and fearless because, honestly, she knows how awesome she is.

9. She treats people well

She's not just nice to you because she likes you, she's nice because she's a pleasant person. She treats her friends, family and strangers with respect.

10. Her strengths are your weaknesses (and vice versa)

You two definitely aren't the same person, (what's the fun in that?) but your differences compliment each other. Maybe you prefer to sit back and listen while she can work a room like no one else. Maybe you can do wonders with an iron and she has a knack for folding T-shirts. No matter what your differences are, the two of you make a killer team.

11. She shares your values

Even though you two are different in so many ways, you both believe in the same essential values. For example, if you both have complimentary life goals, you will be able to support each other far into the future.

12. You love her

This one speaks for itself.
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.