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, ...

If you’re someone who bites their nails, you’ve probably been told to just stop countless times. But here’s what those well-meaning advice-givers don’t understand — your nail-biting habit isn’t just a ...

Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival ...

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 ...

The seemingly simple act of nail biting often triggers complex social reactions and judgments. While an estimated 20-30% of the general population engages in this behavior, the habit continues to ...

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 ...

Nail biting, medically called onychophagia, affects about 30% of people worldwide. This common habit often begins in childhood and is usually triggered by stress, anxiety, or boredom. Although many ...

So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but 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 other ...

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started when I was at the age when copying my parents (who also incessantly bite their nails) was my most important day-to-day task. It ...

Self-sabotaging actions like procrastination and perfectionism, though seemingly destructive, are actually survival instincts ...

Her experience inspired a PSA video that racked up over 3.5 million likes. In the viral video with over 42.7 million views, TikToker Bre (@breezzyy.yy) showed what happened in the aftermath of picking ...

Dear Readers: We received a large response about the habit of nail-biting. For my readers who have this habit, I hope the following responses help. — Heloise Dear Heloise: I was reading the letter ...