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NAILING IT

YOUR nails are a pretty good reflection of the general state of your health. They’re like a map of what’s going on inside your body and believe it or not, problems in your lungs, heart and liver can show up in your nails.

Since it can point to disease elsewhere in your body, if you notice any changes in your nails it’s best to see your doctor.

Here’s what the condition of your nails reveals about your wellbeing.

BRITTLE NAILS

This is one of the most common nail problems and is generally caused by exposure to the elements, detergents or chemicals and frequent

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