Warning: this video shows graphic footage of a man getting his fingernails cut after growing them for 66 years. Shridhar Chillal — from Pune, India — has been growing his fingernails since 1952.

Just like a healthy, moisturized scalp is imperative for hair growth, keeping your nail matrix and cuticles well-hydrated is ...

A longevity expert explains that you may be able to predict your lifespan based on how quickly your fingernails grow. Dr David Sinclair, an expert in genetics at Harvard Medical School ...

This is because the rate your nails grow may suggest how quickly your body is able to generate new, healthy cells. These new cells are more likely to protect your body against age-related decline.