I just read a reader who suggested wearing single-use “rubber” gloves to keep their fingernails clean when gardening.

Achieving strong and healthy nails requires a combination of good nail care practices, a balanced diet, and protection against damage. It is important to do everything possible to keep them healthy.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Fingernails grow 3.47 millimeters a month; toenails grow 1.62 millimeters a ...

The woe of breaking a nail is a common plight many women share. But for some, nail breakage isn’t a one-off problem caused by door slams and knife slips. Instead, it’s a constant issue of brittle ...

While there is no optimal nail shape for nail health, strength, and growth, it may help to cut fingernails straight across with slightly rounded edges. However, rounded edges on toenails can increase ...