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 nail-biter. Old habits die hard, as they say, and this one’s no exception. It ...

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 ...

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, ...

"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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nail biting, a chronic habit related to feelings of anxiety or boredom, is generally considered harmless — particularly when compared to habits like smoking or drinking. But doctors say the unsanitary ...

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 ...

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 ...