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The real way to a womans heart
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About half of 18- to 29-year-old men sought approval from their folks before dating someone, the survey found. And about 40 percent of sons considered their relationships serious when their dads gave an opinion. - photo by Herb Scribner
It looks like theres one big way to a womans heart: through her mom.

According to an Associated Press-WE TV poll, more than 60 percent of women seek their mothers approval before starting a serious relationship. These women felt their mothers approval of their significant other was both extremely and very important, according to the survey.

Guys, if you want to get the girl, try bringing flowers to her mother, Newser reported. With Valentine's Day coming up, it's something to think about: Winning over Mom may sound old-fashioned, but it's still a smart strategy in today's fast-changing, app-tapping, hookup-happy world of dating.

The survey also found 4 in 10 young women would break up with their significant other if their mom didn't approve, with 16 percent of survey participants having done so, according to the survey.

Dads get some credit, too. The survey found 50 percent of women said they feel theyre in a serious relationship if their dad has given an opinion, negative or positive, on their significant other.

But sons don't share the same feelings. About half of 18- to 29-year-old men sought approval from their folks before dating someone, the survey found. And about 40 percent of sons considered their relationships serious when their dads gave an opinion.

According to a study published in the journal Evolution & Human Behavior, parents are often more selective, opinionated and critical of who their child dates because they often think they can do a better job caring for and loving their child than someone else.

I also wrote a story last year about how couples talk to their parents before getting married because parents often have an impact on their childs romantic relationships in much of the same way the studies above explain. In the article, I mention that parents often pressure their children to get married and start a family, which impacts how soon they tie the knot.
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.