One day your manicure looks so good, you wonder if you’ve missed your calling as a hand model. The next day, you start to notice that your nails have started to split and peel. What’s going on? “The ...

As we focus on skincare, haircare, and overall wellness, nails often get overlooked—until they split, peel, discolor, or ...

Keeping your nails moisturized is key to preventing splits. Apply a good quality hand cream or nail oil regularly, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ...

Dear Heloise: I’m a retired senior citizen who became a widower about five years ago. It didn’t take me long to realize that I was a complete novice around the house, especially in the kitchen. Then I ...

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...

Dear Dr. Gott: You have answered several letters from people with fingernails or fingertips that split. I have found something better than Bag Balm for this condition. The only thing that has worked ...

Nails quietly reflect what’s happening inside the body, and as the years go by, their structure and behavior naturally change. Nail growth slows due to reduced circulation to the nail matrix, while ...