HEALTH: Nail biting: Stopping the habit

>Some children and adults, as well, bite their nails; especially when they are nervous, anxious, stressed or bored. It can also be a learned behavior from family members. Nail biting or, , onychophagia is a very bad habit that can not only make your hands look unsightly, but even poses a risk to your overall health and well-being.

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Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

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Daily News
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