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Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting Might Prevent Allergies

If you’re a parent, you might want to think twice about shooing a thumb from your child’s mouth. Research covered in The Washington Post found that children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely to develop allergies later in their lives.

Even if this study may not help you personally, there is still a lot you can do to make surviving your allergies easier.