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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, bored or stressed? If so, it’s time to call it quits. Biting your nails is a compulsive habit and it’s often out of one’s control. But there are some ...

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 ...

Can't stop biting your nails? These tips from a clinical psychologist may help you stop Nail biting can be an annoying habit that's hard. to break. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu has tips to help ...

Nail-biting is the most common of the many habits that children pick up. Up to six in 10 children will bite their nails at some point (Baghchechi et al 2020, KidsHealth nd). The good news is that your ...

BUT THERE ARE STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU STOP. IT HAS THIS SORT OF SOOTHING SENSATION IN DR. MICHELLE DE BLASI UNDERSTANDS THAT MAY SOUND ODD TO ANYONE WHO DOESN’T DO THIS OR THIS OR THIS. IT’S A WAY THAT ...

Q: I have bitten my fingernails for years. I've stopped several times for as long as six months, but just like a smoker, I can't kick the habit for good. The biggest problem is when I'm reading, ...