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 ...

Some habits are harder to quit than others. That's particularly true for body-focused repetitive behaviors, also called BFRBs. But most of us know them as nail biting, skin picking and even hair ...

It's thought up to 30 per cent of the population could be nail-biters. They do it when they're anxious, they do it when they're bored, they do it when they're looking to relax - and I was one of them ...

Stop Nail Biting with Practical Healthcare Tips ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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,” ...

The urge can strike at the most inopportune times.

Strong colors, textures, and finishes can make a manicure really pop on short nails. I used to think my nails were only done if I had a fresh set of acrylics extending well past the tips of my fingers ...