Hands are the ultimate age giveaway - but we're not just referring to the way they look and the fact that they age faster than your face. We're also talking about their strength. Did you know that a firm handshake is linked to longer life?
We need to be keeping our hands strong, as well as moisturised. Here's how...
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1. Spoil them
Soak nails in warm almond oil for 10 minutes, then add 1tsp of sugar to the mix, says GH’s Beauty Team. Rub over your hands to nourish and exfoliate, then rinse.
2. Check them
Your nails can flag up health problems, so if they become spoon-shaped or streaked, or a mole goes rogue, see a doctor to rule out disease. Read our guide on what the colour of your nails says about your health.
3. Flex them
Rest your forearm on a table and, with your hand hanging over the edge, stretch it up and down. Repeat with the palm turned up, suggest Harvard medics. Next, make a fist, stick out your thumb and rotate your wrist. Finally, slide your thumb across your palm and back.
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