Nail biting—as well as its close cousins hair pulling, skin picking, knuckle cracking, lip chewing, cheek biting, and other body-focused repetitive habits—usually happens without a conscious decision; ...

Fidgeting and fussing can do real harm. Feb. 15, 2014— -- intro: Nervous habits are often more annoying to the people around you than to yourself, but some types of fidgeting and fussing can do ...

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 ...

Nail biting is kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but it's ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few ...

If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true ...

Many people think of nail biting as a nervous habit, but the driving force may not be anxiety. Mounting evidence shows that people who compulsively bite their nails, pick their skin or pull their hair ...

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 ...

We all have bad habits that we could stand to lose — stress eating, nail biting, smoking, you name it. But some habits can be more detrimental than others. Nail biting, or onychophagia (as those in ...

DEAR ANNIE: My longtime friend seems to be outspoken when I’m around her lately. I have a nervous habit of biting my nails, and when my friend is at my house, she yells at me to stop doing that, ...