From the colour of our hair and eyes to the size of our chest and fingers, how we look can say a lot about our health. Here we highlight the ways our features can say things about our wellbeing.
Ear fear If your earlobe has a crease, it may mean you have a dodgy heart. Studies suggest a wrinkle there can put you at a higher risk of heart disease or a stroke.
It is thought the crease shows that blood flow through the small vessels to the ears is weaker, possibly linked to a build-up of plaque in the arteries.
This makes the skin less elastic. Hair-raising truth The colour of your hair can suggest something more sinister. Redheads are at a higher risk of skin cancer and have a lower pain threshold.