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Why are toenails harder to cut as you get older? The science of aging nails

According to a study published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, advanced age is a known risk factor for fungal nail disorders, which often causes thicker, more difficult-to-cut toenails. This physiological process, combined with other factors, answers the question: **Why are toenails harder to cut as you get older?**

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