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 ...

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 ...

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Q: What can be done to stop a 19-year-old from biting his finger nails? This has been an ongoing habit from early childhood. He’s obviously damaging his fingers and maybe even his teeth. Verbal ...

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, ...

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 ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...