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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Although many people bite their nails occasionally, repeated and compulsive nail-biting can cause long-lasting harm.

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Learn to resist the urge,” says Tara S. Peris, an associate professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she is co-director of the Child ...