8 Wacky Signs You Might Be Sick
Our bodies have a lot of ways of signaling us that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s super obvious: A fever and nausea is likely the flu; congestion and sneezing means you probably picked up that cold that’s floating around your office. But then there are more subtle signs—dark under-eye circles, slightly discolored fingernails, dry lips— that are easy to miss or write off as no big deal. Keep an eye out for these understated red flags on your body and learn how to distinguish between when it’s OK to let it go, watch and wait—or hightail it to your doctor’s office.