Perfection is the brand. Flawless skin, tailored looks, and red carpet confidence are part of the job. But every now and then, a tiny, very human habit slips through. Nail biting is one of those ...

Most nail biters admit that the habit comes up when they’re nervous or when they’re bored. When you’re experiencing a lot of anxiety, biting your nails can be a way of releasing some of that stress ...

Nail biting and skin picking are not just mindless reflexes, they are survival mechanisms, according to psychological analysis of our daily habits. There is no clear reason why people bite their nails ...

Nail biting is a common habit in toddlers, although it may drive you nuts. About half of all kids bite their nails, and the good news is most will stop — eventually. "For a good few months now one of ...

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 ...

Nail-biting, procrastination and avoidance are often framed as bad habits we can't control, but a new psychology book argues that they’re more like survival strategies that may have once protected us.

Likely you would have no difficulty believing me if I told you that a relationship can be healing. However, it may seem strange if I claim that a specific interaction and connection with another ...

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 ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...