10 Things Your Nails Could Be Telling You about Your Health

Taking good care of your nails is part of a healthy routine, and it is often one of the first things people notice about us when they see us. We may take time to trim, file and polish our nails but how closely do we look at them?

Like many parts of the human body, the nails can be an indicator to our overall health. When they are healthy, they should not have any spots, should have a pink color and be free of grooves, ridges and discoloration.

The following 10 issues with your nails could just be giving you a look into your health that you should not ignore.

1. Yellow nails

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This is often the sign of infection. You may also notice that you are making frequent trips to the bathroom and feeling tired all the time. Yellow nails may also be a sign of diabetes.

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