Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

Many people have bad habits. These may include arriving places late, unhealthy eating or cramming for a school exam or work project at the last minute. Though frustrating, such habits are often ...

BUT THERE ARE STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU STOP. IT HAS THIS SORT OF SOOTHING SENSATION IN DR. MICHELLE DE BLASI UNDERSTANDS THAT MAY SOUND ODD TO ANYONE WHO DOESN’T DO THIS OR THIS OR THIS. IT’S A WAY THAT ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection. “Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses ...

It is very common for young children to suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths and nail biting can be a natural extension of this. Although it can be made worse by anxiety, stress or ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nail biting is a common habit that’s difficult to break. New research finds that certain repetitive ...

DEAR READERS:We received a large response about the habit of nail-biting. For my readers who have this habit, I hope the following responses help. -- Heloise DEAR HELOISE:I was reading the letter from ...

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started when I was at the age when copying my parents (who also incessantly bite their nails) was my most important day-to-day task. It ...