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

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...