Patterns that look self-defeating often have a deeper logic, according to a new psychological analysis by Charlie ...

Nail biting is a common habit, often triggered by stress, anxiety or simply boredom. But it's not always harmless. While biting your nails can spread germs and increase your risk of getting sick, in ...

Maintaining healthy nails can be challenging, especially if you tend to chew on cuticles or bite nails during stressful times ...

If there’s one trait I'm known for, it’s my long nails. Straight up, they look like a cat’s claws. When people see them, they often assume they’re fake (they’re not!). They’re a source of pride for me ...

To stop biting your nails, try applying bitter-tasting nail polish, wear gloves, or get regular manicures. Another effective way to stop biting your nails is to try habit reversal training, which ...

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, ...

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 ...

Nail biting, or the habit of biting your nails, is a behavior many people adopt, especially in stressful or anxious ...

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 ...

It is the hard-to-break habit that many of us turn to without realising. And research has revealed there could be more to biting our nails than meets the eye. Often seen as a sign of stress or nerves, ...