Confession: Until pretty recently, we were card-carrying nail biters. We’re not proud, but it’s true. But how do you actually stop biting your nails? It wasn’t until we employed these seven tips that ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

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 ...

Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, bored or stressed? If so, it’s time to call it quits. Biting your nails is a compulsive habit and it’s often out of one’s control. But there are some ...

Nail biting, or onychophagia, carries significant health risks beyond appearance. This habit can injure gums, spread harmful bacteria causing infections and digestive issues, and lead to painful ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Your fingernails are nearly twice as dirty as your fingers. And your keyboard has more germs festering on it than your toilet. So if you typed our URL into the address bar and then bit your nails ...