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 ...

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, ...

“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,” ...

DEAR READERS:We received a large response about the habit of nail-biting. For my readers who have this habit, I hope the following responses help. -- Heloise DEAR HELOISE:I was reading the letter from ...

On Wednesday, I bit my nails.<br><br>OK, that's not a fair sentence. For about 30 years, I've bitten my nails. But I bit them on Wednesday. I bit my left thumbnail down a bit lower than I should have.

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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 ...

If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Oct 23, 2024 Updated Oct 25, 2024 0 ...