Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tension and stress are often the triggers for nail-biting, says paediatrician Monika Niehaus. Jens Schierenbeck/dpa Many children ...

Nail-biting–You’ll notice it in the car seat line, during story time, and at soccer. Tiny fingers drift to tiny teeth. Maybe they chew until the nails are ragged. Maybe they pick at the side-skin ...

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 ...

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.

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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 ...