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 ...

Powerful strategies to kick this deep-seated habit at any age. Tim Robberts/Getty Images Growing up, you may have been instructed to stand up straight, mind your manners, and behave yourself. Along ...

An expert-approved guide to stop biting your nails. Nail biting is a common reaction to anxiety and stress—there's a reason why stressful situations are often referred to as "nail biters." And while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Listen, we all have bad habits. And if you are a chronic nail biter, you are definitely not alone.

"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 ...

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, ...

BITING YOUR nails can be absorbingly compulsive, but it’s an incredibly dirty habit—even more so when absentmindedly sticking unwashed fingers in your mouth could increase your chances of contracting ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’d like to kick my nail-biting habit but I don’t know how to stop. What are the latest recommended treatments, and how effective are they?

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 ...