What different changes to your fingernails can reveal about your health

Have a closer look before you get the polish out (Picture: Getty Images)

You may not know it, but there are 10 potential health indicators right at your fingertips.

From subtle color changes to variations in texture and shape, fingernails often provide early clues about your overall health — and paying attention to these small details can sometimes reveal issues long before other symptoms appear.

Healthy nails are typically smooth, strong, and uniform in colour, with changes to look out for including the appearance of ridges, discolouration, brittleness, or...