I bite my fingernails. It’s something I’ve done my entire life. I’ve been able to quit for periods of time, and at other times it seemed like I always had a finger in my mouth, biting my nails to the ...

Nail biting is common in childhood, but it can still tug at your worry. Here is how to understand the behavior, support your child with compassion, and know when to call in backup.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started ...

Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging. Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues ...