Refractive surgery for vision correction has made many significant advances since its start as radial keratotomy. The concept was first used in the early 1960’s by Sato in Japan. However, the original procedure did not work for most people. It is the earliest form of vision correction surgery. Over time in the 1970’s the procedure was corrected by the Russian, ophthalmologist Fyodorov and it was performed in the United States of America in 1978.

Today, several different options exist to help the majority people who wear glasses or contact lenses reduce their dependence on their corrective lenses. Refractive surgery is mostly elective and cosmetic. However, most people today are depending on the laser vision correction procedure to correct their vision.

What is social anxiety disorder? It is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses. It consists of a persistent fear of one or more social performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual begins to fear that he or she will act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing.

Now let’s ask the question of what the causes of social anxiety disorder are. What are the causes of this disorder? Usually, it is developed in the childhood. The cause can be genetics if either of the parents had social anxiety as a child then the child is more likely to have it too. It can also be caused by the brain chemical imbalance. Where there is an imbalance of serotonin then it can be a cause of some disorders. Another factor would be the environment in which the child grew up in. This can affect his/her personality. If he is embarrassed in front of other people then it can trigger social anxiety. Also another cause in teenagers includes negative experiences; this is because if they were embarrassed at school or were scrutinized because of their body image, it can trigger this disorder.

How is it that your nails have the most bacteria? Is that why your mom yelled at you every time your finger was in your mouth, and your teeth were grinding against those filthy nails? Well the reason behind that is that we are constantly using our hands throughout the day with the various activities that are carried out which include going to the bathroom, opening doors, switching on the light, and many other activities. Therefore, gradually bacteria and other germs build up causing other illnesses or diseases within the human body. Also our bodies host a variety of microorganisms, some of which are beneficial to us. These microorganisms also include bacteria and fungi. Fungal infections are caused by microscopic plants that live in our skin and on the dead tissue of our hair and nails. So in order to prevent any nail diseases or other problems lets look into some tips for nail care.

Nail tips will provide helpful information about taking care of your nails. All it requires is 15 to 20 minutes of your time each week and nothing more.

Continue to read for some important tips that which should be considered when treating your nails…

Obesity isn’t just an issue in the United States; it’s also a growing problem in South Asian-Indian children as well.

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in India in the 21st century, affecting nearly five percent of the country’s population. It’s crazy to even think that India is following a trend of neighboring countries to a path of obesity. This is because unhealthy food has become more accessible; this is due to India’s integration in the global food market. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s also a known fact that Indians are genetically susceptible to weight accumulation especially around the waist.

Study articles have shown that just how the United States has faced growing issues on obesity with fast food chains such as McDonalds, it’s also a prime cause of obesity in India as well. According to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, McDonald’s outlets in India serve about 13,000 customers per minute, which is actually one of the world’s highest average! They also air more than 10,000 food commercials per year on Indian television.

It seems like now-a-days everyone wants to jump on the Bollywood-bandwagon of looking hot and well…thin!

Actress Kareena Kapoor has always been a head-turner, but in 2008, she made waves with her hot, sexy, and brand new body for the movie “Tashan.”

Kapoor’s new lean and slim body quickly became the cause of much rumor and gossip amongst females and especially young teenagers – in all honestly, who doesn’t want a body like Kareena?!

Heart disease is a medical term which is used to categorize a variety of different diseases associated with the heart. Statistics as of late 2007 show that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing one person every 34 seconds. Heart disease is also one of the fastest and widely growing health problems associated to the South Asian demographic, and this is also explained based on our genetics. Heart diseases and cardiac problems are a growing issue in South Asians. According to The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, South Asians have a higher prevalence of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular death.  Three major areas of underlying contributors that will be discussed include diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol.