There is a seldom spoken about clue that provides insights into our health and can help predict how well we’re aging: The appearance of our nails.
“Fingernails can be a direct reflection of our age,” Dr. Shari Lipner, a dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, tells Fortune. “As we get older, our nails generally become thinner and weaker, with an increase in ridges. Nails may also lose their luster.”
