A new psychology book reveals that procrastination and nail-biting aren't just bad habits — they're actually survival ...

Clinical psychologist Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland proposes that habits such as nail biting and skin picking are not merely ...

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

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 ...

For as long as I can remember, I've had anxiety. Overthinking combined with diagnosed ADHD means that sometimes my nervousness leaves me with unsightly nails because I've bitten them off. I've tried ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading the letter from the lady who is very upset with the state of her nails due to her lifelong nail-biting. I was a nail-biter for a little over 50 years, until my wife ...

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 ...

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 ...

Good news for parents who have struggled to get their kids to take their fingers out of their mouths: nail biting and thumb-sucking might have health benefits. Those habits, scientists found in a ...

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 ...