Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trying to break your nail-biting habit but can't seem to make it stick? It’s not uncommon, especially if you’re an adult ...

“It seems like not many people knew that nail biting could cause such a big issue, including myself,” Gabby Swierzewski tells ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An expert-approved guide to stop biting your nails. Nail biting is a common reaction to anxiety and stress—there's a reason why ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Canva/Motherly Nail-biting–You’ll notice it in the car seat line, during story time, and at soccer. Tiny fingers drift to ...

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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 ...

I’ve been biting my nails for 40 years. I had given up on trying to break this bad habit. Colleagues would encourage me to stop, saying it was unprofessional. My wife would suggest I stop citing past ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...

Breaking a nail-biting habit can feel like an uphill battle, but there’s hope. I can personally attest to friends who have told me nail-biting polishes made all the difference for them. The best ...