Watch your nails for signs of health problems

Most of the time, nail problems can be traced to environmental assaults exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals, use of drying nail products, or just general physical abuse, such as typing or excessive use of fingertips. That said, the American Academy of Dermatology advises that the condition of your nails can sometimes reflect a problem in your overall health. Here s what they say to look out for: White nails liver condition,Half pink/half white nails kidney disease,Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowed growth rate lung disease,Pale nail beds anemia,Yellow tinged nails with a slight blush at the base diabetes